“I’ll be home by 9 o’clock.” But nine comes and he doesn’t show. The same thing is true of ten, and eleven. You finally hear the door at 11:50. “I thought you said you’d be home by 9 o’clock.” “Yeah, but something happened.” Then what about the line, “The check’s in...
7 Keys to Raising Resilient Children
Raising resilient children in today's world involves a delicate balance of nurturing their emotional and spiritual depths while preparing them for the practical realities they will face. The following may be just what they need for life's inevitable challenges ahead:...
Why Relationships Are Hard
Music, poetry, movies…all spread the lie that love should be easy. In reality, relationships are hard. Relationships are hard because love is difficult. Love might seem easy over a candlelight dinner or when first holding your newborn child, but we quickly learn how...
Healing Troubled Marriages
In 1944, Frank Capra, the celebrated director, produced a comedy film called Arsenic and Old Lace. It's about two sweet but murderous aunts who put poison in the elderberry tea that was served to a succession of male residents in their boarding house and then stored...
God is Really OUR Father
I'm a father. I've got two boys, one is 20 and the other 13. Due to certain circumstances, I also seem to have two daughters. One is the daughter of my best friend who died in an accident years ago. The other is my half-sister who was born 15 years after me. I kind of...
Couples Should Be on the Same Page When it Comes to Money
Money matters are a common source of conflict in many marriages. Differing financial goals, family upbringing, spending habits, and financial histories can create tension between spouses. However, by working together, setting clear communication channels, and aligning...
Finding Good Relationships
That may take some work...Let’s face it. Not all relationships between men and women are good. Some are actually painful. Maybe they end badly or are abusive or frustrating. Some people bounce between relationships rapidly with increasing sadness and wounding. Here’s...
6 Ingredients of a Happy Marriage
One of my memories of growing up was the trip to my grandmother's house, two doors down from Mrs. Schuler's house, where I took piano lessons. Among the pool of memories I will always treasure, is the platter of oatmeal cookies that Grandma always had available. After...
SMILE Your Way to Solid Relationships
Building and maintaining fulfilling and harmonious relationships requires dedication, compassion, and a shared commitment to growth. Here are 5 Keys to help couples strengthen their connection, nurture their love, and pave the way for happier family life. S:...
Christian Parenting in 2023 Written by AI
Artificial Intelligence or AI is getting a lot of attention these days with the launch of ChatGPT, a chatbot that was trained to interact with a user in a conversational way. Following suit was a version from Google which had an epic failure and another from...