Heather and I love talking about marriage, speaking at marriage retreats, and sitting with married couples in order to discuss marriage. Marriage counseling has become a passion of ours, as we have now been privileged to sit with hundreds of couples and help them navigate the joys and dangers of relationships. In the last 12 years I’ve noticed a common denominator in each of our … Continue reading The One Thing I Tell Every Couple
There are 10 Core Principles for ministry teamwork that our church staff has adopted. These 10 have helped our staff through our most excited days and challenging setbacks. I’ve already shared the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd principles in previous posts. Here I will share our 4th – which is People Work Over Paper Work. 1. Always STOP to give the Gospel At times we can … Continue reading People Work Over Paper Work
(Understanding the difference between Extroverts & Introverts) People are like Legos, they only have so many connectors. First of all, every Lego is created to connect with others. The same is true of humans. Whether you consider yourself and extrovert or an introvert you still have an inner need to genuinely connect with other human beings. The difference between an introvert and an extrovert is … Continue reading Like A Lego
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:17 To live a stress free life would be nothing short of just plain awesome. This summer we went to Hawaii! The beaches were beautiful, and you feel as if the world stops when you are basking in the sun doing nothing, but soaking in Gods glorious creation. It’s so peaceful, and … Continue reading Friendships That Eliminate Stress
Who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. 1 Timothy 6:15-16 What is it that comes to your mind when you think about God? A.W. Tozer said, “What comes … Continue reading Infinite God
Dishonesty is a true sign that a relationship is not working. No one is perfect and it’s dishonest to present yourself as perfect to your partner. We all have a past and we all have current struggles and temptations and we must be open with your spouse if we will ever build trust. Dishonesty from her husband will destroy any sense of security a woman … Continue reading 3 Kinds of Liars
When I was a child I watched many Disney movies. Sword in the Stone, Fox and the Hound, and Peter Pan were among my favorites. I remember in Disney’s Robin Hood Maid Mariam told her friend how much she missed seeing Robin Hood while he was hiding in Sherwood Forest. Her friend replied, “Ah yes, but absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Even as a … Continue reading Absence Makes the Heart Grow Cold
