I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter weekend. I will be celebrating Easter by attending church in the morning and then heading over to our cousins to enjoy a fun afternoon of games and good food. I would encourage you to use the Easter season as a...
I used to detest being alone. I was an extrovert to the extreme. If I was doing something, I wanted others to be doing it with me. This is where I drew my energy. But like a lot of things in life, that changed, and I have become more balanced....
This is a tough one for me. In the past when I heard the term “Earth Day,” my mind would go to things like global warming, becoming a vegetarian and driving around town in my brand new electric car. But actually, “Earth Day” is really not about that at all;...
Sometimes, we just need to blow off some steam now and then. But what if this blowing off steam is directed at our spouse? It is natural for us to lose our cool now and then. But losing our cool and directing it against our spouse, especially if it becomes...
Florida beaches, here I come! Spring break season is upon us and I am already counting the days until I can put my feet in the warm sand. My “out of office” email is ready to go and I am putting the finishing touches on travel plans. You see, I...
Date nights will transform your marriage! Well, now that I have your attention, date nights are important — even if you’ve been married for twenty or more years. I’ll be honest; having a regular date night with my wife Ally is not always easy to do. But when we make...
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Misery loves company.” Well, you may be surprised to learn that this is doubly true for couples. I spoke with a friend recently who was having some marriage problems. He spoke at length about all the ways his wife was falling short in their marriage....
This has been an amazing week. I was able to wear shorts outside and I cooked steaks on the grill. Not bad for February in Indiana. If this is global warming, I am all for it. However, I have already been told not to get too excited, because unpredictable March...
I absolutely love to officiate a wedding. The reason is because they are usually upbeat and everyone is typically happy. Plus I always enjoy all the great and hilarious stories that come from them. In a way, it’s like being a doctor who helps deliver babies; it is a time...
The long wait is over. Valentine’s Day 2017 is right around the corner. Are you ready? Well, take a deep breath and don’t stress out about it. I think we can put too much pressure on ourselves to make everything perfect. This is no excuse, however, to not think about...