Falling Behind
Have you ever felt like you’re falling so far behind on something that there’s little hope of getting back to where you need to be? Have you ever…
September 1, 2015 · 5 min read
Be an Amateur at Marriage
Every time I think I have this marriage thing figured out, something changes and I feel like I’m back to square one. I had just figured out how to be…
August 20, 2015 · 4 min read
Going From Zero to Sixty
There are car commercials that tell you how their car can go from zero to sixty in so many seconds. Then there are car commercials that tell you how…
August 14, 2015 · 4 min read
One Thing You Must Do if Your Marriage is in a Rut
Ever feel like your life was in a rut? I was struck by that feeling this morning as I grabbed my usual stuff and headed out the usual door at the…
August 12, 2015 · 3 min read
3 Things You Need To Know
Right after we married, my wife and I moved 650 miles from home and I went to work in the oil fields of Oklahoma. Being young and inexperienced, they…
August 4, 2015 · 3 min read
Little Things Mean A Lot – Manners
Parents spend a lot of time and energy teaching the importance of manners to their children. Parents constantly remind their children to say…
July 28, 2015 · 3 min read
Happily Ever After?
“And they all lived happily ever after.” We’ve heard these word as children, when our parents would read us our favorited story for the umpteenth…
July 23, 2015 · 5 min read
Rearranged
Strong marriages and families practice flexibility. Whether it’s with the introduction of the first child or the first grandchild, there’s a…
July 21, 2015 · 2 min read
The Check Engine Light
The dreaded check engine light. I don’t know about you, but I hate the check engine light. I always fear the worst when I see it. It’s like the amber…
July 17, 2015 · 6 min read
Going Through the Motions
Ever find yourself just going through the motions? You’re doing what you’re suppose to do. You’re doing what others expect you to do. But you’re only…
July 9, 2015 · 3 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – One More Thing
Are you a flaw finder? Do you focus more on what’s wrong than what’s right? Do you point out problems more than pinpoint positives? Last week I…
July 8, 2015 · 6 min read
Are You Taking In Life or Taken In By Life?
Here’s a question for you: are you taking in life or are you taken in by life? Everyone does a little of both, but you probably lean toward one more…
July 3, 2015 · 5 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 8
Well, we’re in our new house! Not everything is put away yet, but it’s livable and we can get both cars in the garage! So, I’ll close this series…
June 30, 2015 · 5 min read
How to Change an Ordinary Life
While on vacation this week, I read a short blog post by Allison Vesterfelt entitled “The Difference Between an Ordinary Life and an Extraordinary…
June 24, 2015 · 1 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 7
Finally! All our stuff was packed. It was all on a truck, or jammed into a car. So I went back into the house and took a final look around. I walked…
June 15, 2015 · 4 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 6
“You have to be patient.” I didn’t like hearing that advice as a child and I’m not a big fan of it as an adult. It’s difficult to be patient. If you…
June 3, 2015 · 5 min read
Too Many Choices
Too many choices. Ever felt that way? You turn on your TV and there’s over 300 channels. You go to the grocery store and there are at least ten…
May 28, 2015 · 5 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 5
“You’re not done yet.” This is what I’ve been telling myself lately. We’re very close to moving into a new home, and I’m sure some of you are tired…
May 26, 2015 · 4 min read
Scars
If you live long enough you’re going to get a few scars. They are the badges of memories, stories, and life. I have a scar on my left palm that I got…
May 22, 2015 · 5 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 4
Let me just cut to the chase here. One of the things I’ve learned from this house buying experience is that if you want to get from the house you…
May 18, 2015 · 4 min read
3 Small Changes to Raise Your Discouragement Tolerance
Everybody has a different level of pain tolerance. Some have a high tolerance for pain. They have the ability to tolerate pain that others might find…
May 15, 2015 · 5 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 3
Have you ever had a total stranger hand you a list of things they believed needed to be changed about something really personal to you? That’s what a…
May 14, 2015 · 5 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 2
Remember the first time you saw your spouse’s eyes light up? Maybe it was the first time you gave them a special gift or picked them up unexpectedly…
May 6, 2015 · 5 min read
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 1
My wife and I are in the process of selling our current house and buying a new one. (It’s a big deal to us since it’s probably the last house we’ll…
May 2, 2015 · 5 min read