This is a picture of Lisa and me at our new home . . . okay, not quite . . . it's from a few years back when we visited Chatsworth. But, we did move to a new place (doesn't look quite like this and ... Read More
Unless you’re referring to someone with a frontal lobotomy, every person (even the ones who pretend they don’t) has some preferences. They’re not “right”’ or “wrong” – they just are. You’re not ... Read More
The afternoon . . . an evening . . . a few days with the guys on that trip . . . deployed for six months . . . in the shower by yourself in the morning . . . Sooner or later, you're going to be ... Read More
He may be a quiet accountant, a fearless fire fighter, an expert plumber, a smart lawyer, a good doctor, a successful salesman, a faithful farmer, or any number of other professions, but one need ... Read More
He was a workaholic and a sportsaholic when he wasn’t working. She waited. And then there was his beloved restoration project of that ‘65 Mustang. She smiled. "It looks nice" she would say . . . as ... Read More
Does the responsibility of bringing security to the marriage relationship go both ways? Is this a matter for husband and wife? Of course, yes. For the Christian husband, however, the Bible establishes ... Read More
Weddings and awkward moments aren’t supposed to go together but when the groom faints and falls on the pastor, the top tier of the cake lands on the floor, or the bride falls into the water . . . it’s ... Read More
Real forgiveness in many marriages is in short supply these days . . . which makes sense because who in their right mind wants to set themselves up for having their heart stepped on . . . ... Read More
Wandering . . . nothing is more natural to the undisciplined heart – and it doesn’t have to be the big stuff like porn or adultery. Many couples have found themselves on opposite sides of a canyon in ... Read More
Every morning since he was about 8, my son Dauntless goes out to the chicken coop to collect the eggs. But, this morning was different. He came into the house with a bowl of eggs, shell, and runny ... Read More
He wasn't a Samurai Warrior but in a one-one-one battle, with all his flailing at the ball on the driving range with that golf club, he would have done alright! With each irregular swing, with each ... Read More
Writing about marriage means you’ve basically got it all down and get it perfect every time . . . not a single marriage mistake, right? I think we all know the answer to that question! And, so ... Read More
Sometimes being right . . . insisting on how right we are . . . is very wrong. But, we love being "right" don't we? In the midst of an intense discussion (argument!) about something, we feel the surge ... Read More
The power of what you believe will change the course of your life. So, you'd better make sure you believe the truth because lies have just as much power to affect every aspect of your life as does the ... Read More
Dear Son, Every young man wants to marry someone amazing - the perfect woman. I'm sure you've spent a lot of time thinking about your future wife - just what kind of person you hope she is. And ... Read More
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” ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
