Instead of Praying by Repetition, be Curious Like a Cat
Reading Time: 3 minutesSome thoughts on thoughtful prayer. Also cats.
Marriage Has to Be About More Than Happiness
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf marriage is just based on happiness (s/he makes me happy/money is good/what a hottie), it’s easily threatened.
An Invulnerable Christian Man
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of my friends told me how she was concerned that I wasn’t vulnerable. We listened to Brene Brown’s “The Power of Vulnerability” together so that I could understand her better.
10 Simple Steps to Plan Your Marriage, Not Just Your Wedding
Reading Time: 10 minutesLessons from Luke Wilson, who has the best marriage on this planet.
Thoughts on My Failed Engagement; How to View Being Cheated On
Reading Time: 2 minutesI have never cheated on anyone, and I praise God for that, but I understand that I certainly could have. It’s a huge blessing that I’m not incredibly rich or incredibly good looking, as I imagine that all sorts of temptations are opened up behind those twin doors. I am so blessed that God has kept me from infidelity, and even more so that He has given me the ability to put…
Selfless Marriage
Reading Time: < 1 minute Luke 6:35 says, “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High.” One aspect missing from many marriages is that of selflessness. Relationships can’t be 50/50—they need to be 100/100, with each partner giving it all they have. Watch your expectations, that you don’t let them ruin your appreciation. My friend…
My Life: A Story of Failure; A Hope of Success
Reading Time: 14 minutesNote: This is an older post with valuable information. I now am developing a happy familia. ⇢ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Your Pandora’s Box In a previous article, I noted that much of my failure in communication has ultimately come down to effort. Because I have not put in the time and effort required to build relationships, my overall success in conveying information and having successful relationships has been very…
Hope in Divorce
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDivorce can be the hardest thing on a Christian. I’ve seen people who have tried so hard, and yet the marriage didn’t work out. You can’t force someone to freely love you, nor to honor their commitments. And from what I’ve seen, divorce can make Christians feel like they’re second-class—you know, they have “that thing” in their past. One gal mentioned to me, “It’s just so hard, because God hasn’t…
Darla’s Talk about Love
Reading Time: 2 minutesI was talking with my wonderful coworker Darla once, and she had some good advice about love and choosing the right person. Darla told me a story that I’d like to share with you below: A student asked his professor, “What is love?” The teacher said, “In order to answer your question, go to a wheat field and choose the best stalk of wheat you can find. Pick the one…