Do you love your kids? Do your actions show you love your kids? How do your kids know? The way your love comes out in your parenting may actually be hurting your kids. So, what kind of parent are you?
How I Get to Wake Up Next to My Wife and My Friend Joy
For the past few mornings my wife has allowed me to wake up next to her and my friend Joy. Although my wife doesn’t really know Joy, she has no problems with our relationship. In fact, I would say she wants me to get to know Joy even more. My hope is they develop a strong friendship themselves. This would make my life, my wife’s life, and our family life better.« Continue »
Are you stealing from your wife and kids?
I have been reading some of the books from the Dave Ramsey team lately. In Dave Ramsey’s book, “EntreLeadership,” and Jon Acuff’s book, “Quitter,” the topic of employee stealing is discussed. As I read it and realized I have been one of those thieving employees, it was a nice gut punch. But even worse, an effective gut punch combo, was the realization I’ve been stealing from my wife and kids just as much, if not more.« Continue »
Is a Lack of Good Nutrition Hurting Your Kids?
In the United States obesity is a major concern, especially childhood obesity. Without even throwing out some statistics to you, you can probably notice it by looking at some of your kids friends. Maybe even your own kids. You may say “kids don’t get out and play like they used to,” and I agree. However, it could also be good nutrition is lacking in your kids’ diet.« Continue »
We Honor You…A Memorial Day Tribute
Memorial Day weekend is here. This weekend typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, but Memorial Day is much more than that.« Continue »
What Happens When You Love Your Work
Something special happens when you love your work. I have had many jobs in my life, and not all have been ideal. I am thankful for each one because each served its purpose, met a (financial) need, and provided opportunities for me to grow.« Continue »
How to Encourage Your Spouse With These 5 Actions
Being married is wonderful in the fact you have someone there with you, and for you, at all times. It is a reciprocal relationship. Sometimes you are in need of encouragement. Sometimes you need to encourage your spouse. I was in need of encouragement earlier this week, and my wife was there when I needed her.« Continue »
Sports Parenting: Can You Coach the “Love of the Game”?
The “Love of the Game” is a phrase you have probably heard many times if you follow sports. Typically when an athlete reaches a very high level in their sport they speak of how they have this love of their sport, that helps to drive them, makes them want to play it more, and ultimately helps them become great.« Continue »
How a “Domestic Sexy” Husband Can Stimulate His Marriage
Okay, I have to start off by being transparent. When I first heard the term “domestic sexy“, my mind immediately went to my wife dressed in a French maid outfit cleaning the house, and…you fill in the blank. I know, I know, I should be ashamed! (I said I was starting off transparent!)« Continue »
Are You Having Fun In Your Marriage? – “Well give it a shot” [VIRAL VIDEO]
Work, sacrifice, submission, challenging, no joke, not for the faint of heart. You have probably heard all of those words used to describe marriage. Sometimes we make marriage seem like only those who enjoy pain and suffering will enjoy it. But what about the fun? Can marriage be fun? Are you having fun in your marriage?« Continue »
