Love Never Gives Up
I am sitting here enjoying my fresh cup of coffee and wondering about a recent conversation I had with a man who is deeply in love with his girlfriend. His depth of love is quite impressive, as is his...
View ArticleLEAN ON ME
I was listening to my favorite oldies station today and “Lean on Me” was playing. Here are some of the lyrics for those who don’t know the song (by Bill Withers, 1972): Sometimes in our lives We all...
View ArticleThe Flintstones teach BOUNDARIES IN MARRIAGE
I’ve been thinking a lot about the sanctity of marriage. I’ve thought about friendships with the opposite sex and how that has changed over the past decade or so. Having friends while married is a good...
View ArticleEverybody is a Rock Star
Do you remember the movie, “The Incredibles?” It’s one of my favorites. A few things stand out about that movie: #1 When the bad guy, Syndrome (Buddy Pine), says to Mr. Incredible, “If everyone is...
View ArticleWhat Kind of Farmer are You?
I have been seeing too many couples lately, who have been married 25+ years, and who are ready to divorce. The problems have been there for a long, long time. They are reaping what they have knowing...
View ArticleFallout From Divorce: The 4 Fs
No, this isn’t about final grades, although I know we’re close to the end of the school year. This blog is about the Fallout From Divorce. So, I’m going to talk about divorce in a marriage blog. Weird,...
View ArticleUpgrade Mentality
I have been thinking a lot lately about my phone. You see, I have made it last another 2 years and my current contract is up. So, I can upgrade to a new phone. Undoubtedly, a sleeker, cooler, faster,...
View ArticleBusyness is not Next to Godliness
I’ve been hearing people say over and over, “I’m too busy” “We wish we could, but we’ve got something going on”. I wonder, why are we Americans SO busy? What’s the point, really? Going at breakneck...
View ArticleNew Beginnings
Another season of school has started and I don’t know about you, but I have parent-teacher conferences this week. This event may bring joy or dread to each of us. The first quarter is over and it’s...
View ArticleLoving Your Unlovable Spouse
Now there’s a catchy title, huh? I’m sure no one has an unlovable spouse now, do they? Well, hopefully not, right? Because this is where the rubber meets the road in marriage: learning to give love,...
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