FAITHFUL MAN®

Is It Wise to Keep Some Things From Your Spouse?

Sometimes, I just want to be left alone. Sounds a bit selfish but I had work to do and chance conversations with strangers was on the bottom of my list. It was an unlikely place for a “chance” encounter – the hidden alcove at the brake shop I trust to work on my truck. Three…
The Mistake Christian Husbands and Wives Should Avoid in the Bedroom

It’s natural to think that your body belongs to you. After all, you’re the one living in it, right? But natural and biblical thinking often conflict. According to the Bible, your body (if you’re a married Christian) has two other owners. Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost .…
The One Thing About Marriage That Should Make Every Husband Tremble

In my experience, there’s far too much talk in Christian circles about how wives need to submit to their husbands and far too few husbands shaking in their boots with terror at how God said He wants them to treat their wives. An overstatement? Maybe, but Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.”…
How To Break Free From a Life of Guilt and Shame

~BOOK REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION~ Christy Fitzwater knows a thing or two about guilt and shame. It’s like she has a target, right on her forehead…or somewhere deep in the secret places of her heart. And the arrows? . . . right on the bull’s eye, every time. When she’s honest with herself, she knows she’s a failure.…
Why You Should Keep Faith . . . When Life Throws Its Worst At You.

His feet thumped across the lawn and pounded up the steps as I instinctively glanced at the time. 5:50 am. (we’re early risers!) Why is he making such a racket? He’s sure to wake Lisa. A split second passed before Dauntless, our 12 yr. old, crashed through the front door on his race from Grandpa’s place across the driveway, but I was ready. A…
Romance: Dangerous Territory for Men . . . but, we can learn from you with a little help

For many husbands, a conversation about romance is like being in a foreign country and trying to ask someone on the street where the nearest bathroom is. It’s embarrassing and awkward. But maybe your husband writes love poems to you like this? She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And…
What Are You Tolerating From Your Toddler? Why Wise Parents Persevere in Training

His name wasn’t “Johnny” – that’s just a place-holder to protect the guilty – and, his name wasn’t “Nero”, but it fits because the little dictator with the pouty lips pretty much ruled wherever he was. Tyrants come in all shapes and sizes but some of the cutest tyrants in the world are two feet…
Are You Destroying or Building Trust in Your Marriage?

Spending money on vehicles . . . it’s one of my least favorite things to do. It was an unlikely place for a “chance” encounter – the hidden alcove at the brake shop I trust to work on my truck. Three feet wide, five feet deep – perfect. I chose that spot because today, I…
Spouses Who Trust Each Other and the Love They Enjoy

It was an unlikely place for a “chance” encounter – the hidden alcove at the brake shop I trust to work on my truck. Three feet wide, five feet deep – perfect. I chose that spot because today, I didn’t want to talk to anybody. This is a great space to work, no distractions. No…
Do You Use The Power of a Soft Answer in Your Marriage?

When it comes to marriage, Lisa and I basically walk on water, never a harsh word passing between us. Isn’t that great?! So, being the picture of godly self-control and gracious communication, what follows applies to everyone else. . . . and, if you believe that and are interested in owning your own star, I…
The Indispensable Husband . . . and how he defeats the Voices Tearing Down His Wife

Hello. Maybe we’ve never met formally but, you’ve bumped into me a time or two. In fact, you can’t avoid me because I’m everywhere. My name is 21st Century Culture and I’ve got a lot to say to a lot of different people but let me start with what I like to say to wives and…
Why You Should Always Wear Your Wedding Ring

How important can a wedding ring be in a society that’s all about individuality and self-expression? It’s a fun part of the wedding, especially for women, but does it really matter? And for many others, isn’t a wedding ring just an outdated symbol of ownership? I knew a man once who regularly removed his wedding…