Reading Time: 2 minutes“I just want to be loved and valued. I want to be number one in his life. Unconditional love…that’s what I want.” We understand this. She needs his love. She needs love when she’s firing on all cylinders, and she needs it even more when she’s worn down—the kids are going full-barbarian, the water heater’s out, and the stir-fry dinner just got complicated by a lack of rice. “I need…
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’m kind of an A-or-F student, but people have given me some great advice. I figured that I’d share it.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHumans have an amazing ability to adapt to horrible situations. That same ability can also cut deeply in a bad way.
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…
Reading Time: < 1 minute“If you want to go fast – go alone. If you want to go far – go together.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor most of my life, I’ve avoided any deep commitments. Here’s why that will always hurt you.
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…
Reading Time: < 1 minute“Mission says we have done well. That we are an effective team.” Oblivion might be my favorite movie. That might be my favorite sequence of script. When people turn and burn through relationships, time and again failing and being miserable, a couple of options are exceedingly likely: they are drawn to chaos, or they are not being effective team members. Sometimes both. I’ve been that person. Not an effective team member. Drawn…