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August 2014

August 03, 2014

7 ways parents harm their children without even realizing it

As a parent, I "blow it" pretty much everyday in some way. Sometimes it's when...

August 03, 2014

7 ways parents harm their children without even realizing it.

As a parent, I "blow it" pretty much everyday in some way. Sometimes it's when...

July 2014

July 31, 2014

7 deathbed regrets (and how to avoid them)

My life has been shaped by death. I know that probably sounds kind of morbid,...

July 28, 2014

5 ways to love someone who is acting unlovable

We all can be hard to love sometimes, but I've found that people usually need...

July 25, 2014

What happens when you say “yes” to God.

Have you ever felt like you should do something, but you really didn't want to do...

July 25, 2014

What happens when you say "yes" to God.

Have you ever felt like you should do something, but you really didn't want to do...

July 21, 2014

5 ways to improve your marriage using your smart phone

We live in an age of technology where most people spend more time with their...

July 18, 2014

One simple principle that could instantly improve your life (introducing Stanford’s “Marshmallow Test”)

Use this to change your life!

July 18, 2014

One simple principle that could instantly improve your life.

In 1972, Stanford University conducted a groundbreaking study which unlocked a powerful insight into human...

July 16, 2014

5 Sacred Duties of every Dad

It's an honor to be a dad. Make sure you do these things!

July 16, 2014

The 5 Duties of every Dad

“Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons...

July 14, 2014

4 ways to improve your marriage in 4 minutes

Life is busy, but I've got some good news...If you've got four minutes to spare,...

July 08, 2014

4 ways to know when someone really loves you

I recently visited one of my favorite places on Earth: Casa Shalom Orphanage in Guatemala."Casa Shalom" means...

July 07, 2014

One common factor in EVERY healthy relationship

Have you ever wondered why some relationships last and others fail? Every situation is unique and complex,...

July 06, 2014

BIG News!

Hey Friends, First off, THANK YOU for being part of our online community! Since you...

June 2014

June 26, 2014

A message for the brokenhearted

Maybe you’re reading this with a broken heart. You have had relationships or dreams that have...

June 17, 2014

7 rules for Christians on social media

Social media has changed our world. There are currently more than one billion active users...

June 16, 2014

4 meanings of “I love you” to REALLY believe before you say it

Before you say these three important words.....

June 16, 2014

The 4 meanings of "I Love You"

"I Love You." These may be the three most important words in the English Language....

June 10, 2014

5 excuses unhappy couples make (do you ever say say these?)

If you catch yourself saying these things, stop!

June 10, 2014

5 excuses unhappy couples make

When we're committed to something, we make a way. When we're not, we make an...

June 03, 2014

5 simple ways to be a great wife

This is a follow-up to my popular post on 5 simple ways to be a Great...

June 02, 2014

7 habits that could be wrecking your marriage

Break these habits!

June 02, 2014

7 Common Marriage-Wrecking Habits

Like most guys, I have my share of disgusting habits. My sweet wife, Ashley, didn't...

May 2014

May 16, 2014

4 ways to wreck your life.

As a pastor and writer, I've interacted with many people who feel like they've wrecked...

May 09, 2014

5 secrets wives don’t tell their husbands

I recently wrote a post called 4 things husbands don't tell their wives which stirred up...

May 08, 2014

The secret to lifelong love

Harold and Louise are an extraordinary couple. My wife, Ashley, and I had the privilege...

April 2014

April 30, 2014

4 ways to get your marriage out of a rut

Don't focus on ROMANCE.... instead do this.

April 30, 2014

4 ways to get your marriage out of a rut.

I was talking to a friend recently and he was giving me all the updates about...

April 28, 2014

4 ways to improve communication in your marriage.

There are few things in life more frustrating than miscommunication. With all of our our smart...