In Communication Pt. 1, I focused on the need to just talk to one another as well as the need to talk face to face so that eye contact was made during the conversations. In Pt. 2, I want to focus on the words that are used and how they are to be used while we communicate. “What is the big deal about what words are used?” I am glad you asked that question. You see, men and … [Read more...] about Communication Pt. 2
Marriage
Communication Pt. 1
I wonder how many times I have been told in my counseling sessions, “I just do not understand my spouse.” Or maybe when I ask the question “What is your number one issue in your marriage?” The answer is “Communication.” Now I might think that is ironic in our day and age. We have the ability to communicate with people through phone, text messaging, e-mails, Skype or Face-Talk, … [Read more...] about Communication Pt. 1
Mother’s Day 2012
This coming Sunday is Mother's Day. This day is a day that can carry a lot of emotions with it. Hopefully those emotions are good and positive, but I know that they can be sad and negative for some. Maybe even in the sad emotions there are many happy memories. This Mother's Day is one that will have many different emotions for me; mostly emotions of joy and thankfulness for my … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day 2012
Summary of Real Marriage
I am always looking at books on marriage to read and evaluate for use in my ministry. There are so many good books out there on marriage and more are being written seems like every day. The last book that I read was Real Marriage by Mark and Grace Driscoll. What a book! I realize that many people have written comments about the book, some have been very positive while others … [Read more...] about Summary of Real Marriage
Reconciling Relationships
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32 NASB) I know that this verse is one that many Christians learn early in their lives. (I remember memorizing this verse as a child in Vacation Bible School.) I want to delve into the meaning of this verse a little. How many times has someone done … [Read more...] about Reconciling Relationships