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
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38 Questions To Define Your Expectations
Several months ago, I attended a marriage conference at our church that was led by Steve and Debbie Wilson. They began the conference talking about expectations in marriage and gave three statements that explain the problems with expectations. Unspoken Expectations lead to discouragement. Unmet Expectations lead to disappointment. Unreasonable Expectation lead to … [Read more...] about 38 Questions To Define Your Expectations
7 Common Conflict Issues in Marriage
When we are good, we’re very good! But when we are bad, we are disastrous!! I have heard that phrase or something similar to it from almost every couple that has come into my office. Marriage is unique in the fact that when the relationship is good, it is very fulfilling; yet, when the relationship is not so good, marriage is frustrating and aggravating. I have heard some … [Read more...] about 7 Common Conflict Issues in Marriage
Celebrating My 50th Birthday
This past weekend, I celebrated my 50th birthday. You know you never know exactly what to expect for such an occasion. My daughter, who along with her husband and son lives with me and my bride, kept asking me what I wanted for my big day. I kept putting her off by telling her that it should be her decision, not mine. All along I had in my mind things that I’ve seen at other … [Read more...] about Celebrating My 50th Birthday
Happy Birthday, Dad!
Exodus 20:12 (NLT) 12 “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Today is my dad’s 80th birthday. We spent the weekend together in Hot Springs, Arkansas with my parents along with my sisters and their husbands celebrating this wonderful occasion. I realize how blessed I am to still have both of my … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Dad!