Marriage On the Front Burner
I am a strong advocate for romance and passion between husband and wife. Instead of it being dull and routine, marriage needs to be kept on the front burner at all times. In the course of daily living, we...
Ten Secrets to Being a Godly Dad
As men, we make decisions every day that affect our family’s wellbeing. Child rearing can be a daunting task. Balancing work with family, romance, and support of the kid’s various events without borrowing time from another day is a...
Discipline–Punishment–Consequences
Children are a blessing—no doubt about it. But as parents, raising kids can be overwhelming. Failure to step up and do the right thing means the consequences will be born by society. But what’s the right thing? A young...
Writing With Passion
Since writing my first book, Thirteen Months, much has happened. The inspiration behind any story is key, and in the case of Thirteen Months this came from an experience that altered my life. Obviously, fiction is different. It may or...
He Gives and Takes Away
In an instant—life changes. It seems to make no sense and happens without warning. Whether it’s the loss of a husband, wife, or child, the reality cuts through us and our spirits crumble. For a moment our faith is...
The Person My Dog Thinks I am
I saw a bumper sticker that had the words of the title of today’s blog, and immediately identified with it. If you have a dog, you know it’s true. No matter what, our dogs love to be near us,...
God’s Road
An old Irish proverb states, “It is a long road that has no turning.” I am not a huge fan of most Irish proverbs since they often have to do with drinking, but this one embodies a truth we have...
The Secret of Being a Good Dad
As men, we make decisions every day that affect our family’s wellbeing. Child rearing can be a daunting task. Balancing work with family, romance, and support of the kid’s various events without borrowing time from another day is a...
Your Best Life Now Has Nothing To Do With Joel Osteen
Sometimes denial is easier than reality. The first Christmas after Gwen’s death I recall telling friends and family that I was fine whenever they asked how I was doing. Then I’d offer a reassuring smile. I even told myself...