(This image was so gloriously cheesy that I simply couldn’t resist using it!) Thanks to a generous Christmas gift, my wife and I are now moving forward with some home improvements that we have been hoping to do for some time now. Paint, caulk, counter tops, sinks, quarter rounds, Read more…
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRNMkrDfJMY[/youtube] Lately I have been introducing my son to some of the greats of classic Southern fried rock, country, and the like. He’s been jammin with me to some of the best of Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson. I don’t play all of their stuff for him Read more…
As a part of my efforts to increase the accessibility of my website, I am re-posting articles from my old Parenting 101 page as stand-alone blog posts on the main site. November 27, 2007 – “Want to be a Great Parent? Work on Your Marriage.” Q – Sure, everyone would Read more…
Our shower curtain. Isn’t it lovely? For every shower curtain hanging in someone’s bathroom, there is a story. This is mine (*disclaimer* The following conversations may be enhanced only ever so slightly by time and the desire to make a clear point on my blog. But this is pretty much Read more…
Ever get into a funky place where you seem restless, irritable, and discontent? Well, I do. Sometimes for long stretches, I am sad to say. And I have found that when I get into one of these grouchy seasons, there is one question that lurks at the heart of the Read more…
This was my most physically fit point of last year. I don’t have an updated Wii Fit screen shot to show you today, but it is in the neighborhood of 240 (Don’t even start me on what happens to my Mii when I get on the balance board!). Here is Read more…
Mark your calendars and pay your registration, because you won’t want to miss this opportunity in Baton Rouge! On March 27-28, internationally recognized family expert and best-selling author, Dr. Kevin Leman, will be sharing three live seminars at Parkview Baptist Church. Call the church office to register or for more Read more…
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My good friend and pastor, Hans Googer, recently posted about his affinity for the music of both Eminem and Andrew Peterson, strongly noting that Peterson sings about the answer to Slim Shady’s ongoing angst and problems. Well, Marshall, just in case you missed Hans’ post, I’ll share here the Peterson Read more…
I just discovered these great resources today from Ron Deal and Successful Stepfamilies. While I have not read them yet, I have read Ron’s first book, The Smart Stepfamily, and it is fantastic. I have also had the pleasure of hearing him present a message live at a conference, as Read more…