Bret Legg
Truth that makes a difference
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https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC0015-The-Sands-of-Time.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn today’s episode of Quick Council, I am going to give you a quick tip on improving communication in marriage. I call it The…
Each week, I post a two-minute truth from Scripture hopefully is personal, practical, and helps you through your week. But on this week of Christmas, the greatest two-minute truth I could post would be this…God loves you! It may not feel…
https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC0014-Is-It-Normal-Worry-or-Abnormal-Anxiety.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhat’s the difference between normal worry and abnormal anxiety? That’s what we’re going to look at today…
In the last post, we looked at what can cause your sex drive to run out of gas. We also talked about some things you might be able to do about it. But what do you do if your spouse is the one with little to no sex drive? THE STATISTICS.…
Ever notice how some of our greatest lessons come to us in ways we didn’t expect? Simple, common-place events can suddenly yield unexpected gems of understanding and insight. Like when your child casually says or does something and…
https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC0013-When-You-Dont-Want-To-Go-First.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen you and your spouse are at odds with one another, it’s easy to expect your spouse to be the first one to try…
It’s normal in marriage for one spouse to have a lower sex drive than the other. But when one spouse exhibits little to no sex drive, it can be an extremely difficult thing for the marriage. I know marriage is about more than just sex, but…
“It’s not fair!” “They can’t do that!” “It’s not right!” We used these words as children when we thought we were being wronged, or when we thought someone what getting away with something they shouldn’t. But I feel this way when I read 2…
https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC0012-Who-Are-You.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf someone asked, “Who are you?” How would you answer? On this episode of Quick Counsel, we’re going to take a few minutes and…
Maybe you read the title of this post and thought, “I don’t need this post. I know my spouse.” I’ve thought the same thing. I’ve been married for over forty years, and I think I’ve got a pretty good handle on knowing my wife. But there are…
Ever have two people you cared about become estranged from one another? It’s awkward and heartbreaking. You care about both of them, but the tension between them is stifling. You end up spending a lot of time trying to figure out how to…
https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC0011-How-Do-You-Know-if-You-Need-To-See-a-Counselor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s a common question – “How do I know if I need to see a counselor?” Today, on Quick Counsel,…
We all have things about our spouse we don’t like. Things like… How they leave their shoes lying around. How they make noise when they eat. How they tend to procrastinate. How they go off on rants. How they always/never want sex. How…
It happens to everyone. If you live long enough, it will happen to you. It’s the day no one wants. The day you fought so hard to avoid. It’s the day where something you say or do causes you to stop dead in your tracks and say, “Oh no! I’ve…
https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC0010-Keeping-Short-Accounts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHave you ever had someone hurt your feelings or make you angry, but you didn’t say anything because you don’t want to…
I love a good magic show. As a kid, I would practice for hours learning sleight of hand magic. And now that I’m an adult and know it’s just a series of tricks and illusions, there’s still something about the wonder and the mystery of a…
To get from point A to point B often requires several steps…and at times, a little help. But, if you will receive the help and take the steps, it’s amazing how far you can get. In 2 Samuel chapter 12, David moves from hypocritical sinner…
https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC009-The-Search-for-Meaning.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHere’s a riddle for you…What is it that is sought by everyone and available to everyone, but some never find? If you’ve…
WHY DO PEOPLE GET MARRIED? When I am counseling couples, I often ask them this question: “Why did you get married?“ The answers vary… I fell in love with them. We had so much in common. I loved spending time with them. We were tired of…
“What a difference a day makes.” It can be bright one day and dark the next. Your investments can be growing one day and tanking the next. A relationship can be great one day and falling apart the next. What a difference a day makes! When…
https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC008-The-Mystery-of-Intimacy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIntimacy…Some long for it and some fear it. But most everyone has trouble defining it and improving it. Today on quick…
I don’t know about you, but when I hear the phrase “spice up your marriage,” the first thing that comes to my mind is coming home from work and finding my wife in the kitchen wearing nothing but an apron and a smile. (Sorry…too much…
There are some people in life that leave a lasting, positive impression on you. They say and do what’s right in every situation. They’re the same in public as they are in private. They lovingly speak the truth They keep their word. They’re…
https://bretlegg-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/QC007-Why-People-Avoid-Counseling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSome people are resistant to the idea of seeing a counselor. They don’t see the need for it, and they certainly can’t…