“Sexual abuse places an emotional time-bomb in you. When and where it goes off is usually unpredictable. Time, circumstances and honesty will pull that trigger.” -Unknown Saturday evening, April 19, 2008. Joe was performing a wedding ceremony for a young couple that we had journeyed with through pre-marriage counseling. Joe had used Genesis 2:24-25 as …
Content or Disillusioned
“How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on …
Victim or Survivor?
Victim: Something destroyed; something completely sacrificed in the pursuit of an object or situation. Survivor: One who outlives another or a situation of conflict. In this world, it seems that we begin to classify ourselves as either a “Victim” or a “Survivor” of our past or current circumstances. It’s become easy to play the victim …
Are You Married in Public?
“He has brought me to his banquet hall, And his banner over me is love.” Song of Solomon 2:4 Here’s a question for you married folks…Is your love for one another evident to those around you? Better question, “Do strangers know you two are married?” Ok, before you quit reading and move on with life, …
5 Toxic Phrases to Immediately Remove from Your Marriage Vocabulary
You see it as a central theme in most television shows and movies: “Lack of Effective Communication.” Ya know what else, that could be the same theme for Marriages. Kerry and I facilitate to couples the benefits of effective communication; however, too often we both have learned that when it comes to communication, it’s not …
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Pulling Back the Curtain on Physical Intimacy
The past several Monday's have gone very fast and have, for a better word, exposed some of the honest truth about physical intimacy in a marriage. Comments we have received runs the spectrum: “Thank you for discussing a topic on marriage that churches seem to shy away from.” “Appreciate your honesty and candor. This is …
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5 Questions That Should Be Asked….
Kerry and I spent this past Saturday on a date night. Anyone that knows us well knows how much we advocate "Date Nights" for husbands and wives. This is a time to focus on one another and continue the pursuit of both romance and well as intimacy in your growing marriage. Yet, last week I …
Stay True Advice…Baylee’s list of roughly 55 things all teenagers need to know
We shared this 2 years ago when our youngest daughter graduated from high school. Since it's that time of the year again, it seemed appropriate to share again. Baylee, as well as the other graduating Seniors from our Youth Group, were asked by our Youth Pastor to share some wisdom and advice to those still …
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Complaining Fast: Are You Up To The Challenge?
Whatever you keep doing becomes a habit. That's why James says, "Do not complain." 5:9. It seems that we are more "comfortable" as we complain about our lives and those around us than we are by praising and thanking God for the blessings He has given us. So here is my challenge to each and everyone …
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Prayer Stones: How Do You Pray For Your Spouse?
If you are ever in my office you will find a small clear container holding polished, iridescent, glass stones. My wife, Kerry, began leaving me these small stones daily, in different locations. They were to be a simple way to tell me that she was praying for me and loving on me. I in …
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PURSUIT OF MARRIAGE 