Originally posted Nov. 15, 2102. Good reminders for the upcoming holiday season. The holiday season is upon us. With it comes parties and gatherings along with travel and gift giving. Wow! So much to think about and so much to do. How do we handle the stress of the holidays? How do we manage to juggle the different needs and desires that come along with what is supposed to be … [Read more...] about Relieving Holiday Stress
Family
To Spank or Not To Spank?
A few months ago, the debate of spanking children came to the forefront again with the story of Adrian Peterson’s arrest for child abuse with his son. So many different opinions concerning the disciplining of children were shared in every format possible. Some of those opinions favored Peterson’s parenting style, even to the point of saying that if more parents “whupped” … [Read more...] about To Spank or Not To Spank?
Parenting Together As A Couple
Parenting is one of the easiest jobs in the world!! I don’t know what anyone is talking about when they say differently… Obviously, that is absurd. Parenting is a very difficult job, if not the most difficult. God has given us the privilege of being the stewards of His gifts called children. He expects us to train them in His ways and to train them as individuals, all the … [Read more...] about Parenting Together As A Couple
A Woman’s Greatest Need in Marriage
#FlashbackFriday Originally posted October 9, 2012. Men, have you ever thought about what you wife’s greatest need is in a relationship with you? I would like to know how she would answer you. I wonder if she would mention that she needs to be listened to more and understood better. Maybe she would point out that she desires more attention to what she is doing that cannot be … [Read more...] about A Woman’s Greatest Need in Marriage
A Meaningful Father – Son Conversation
This past week I had the opportunity to go home to sit with my dad while he was in the hospital. I got to sit with him during the night times while my mom stayed with him during the day time. Over the past few years, I have had this opportunity several times. This time was different as I was alone with my dad a great deal of the time. We talked about a lot of different … [Read more...] about A Meaningful Father – Son Conversation