May 18 2010
My bride, Chemaine, and I celebrate 14 years of matrimonial journey together today. So far, it has been an adventure infused with joy, laughter, pain, frustration, delight, growth, healing, seeking, praying, forgiving, encouraging, reacting, responding, play, work, and so much more. Thank you for sharing your life with me, Darlin! I am enjoying today, and [...]
Feb 10 2010
I will be posting more in the next few days, but for now, here is a “Valentine’s Day” resource I can share with strong personal and professional recommendation: Forget candy hearts and sappy cards this Valentine’s Day. Your marriage deserves more than that. Instead, give your relationship a real boost with the gift of: Sizzle: [...]
Jan 26 2010
Tug-of-war can be a really fun way to get exercise, build teamwork, and enjoy a spirited competition. Then again, it can also be a great way to get pulled into a big mud puddle! Emotional tug-of-war can be a frustrating, draining exercise that diverts our energy from positive pursuits and relationship-building activity into a muddy [...]
Jan 05 2010
This just in from a Facebook announcement: Starting today and continuing through the next two weeks, FamilyLife is offering a Buy One Get One Free rate on the registration for a Weekend to Remember. If you have been planning to attend the Weekend to Remember, but have been putting it off until the money was [...]
Nov 25 2009
(Re-posted from 2006) Well, the Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday season is upon us. You know what that means? – Dealing with knotheads! Whether it’s your ex-spouse, your alcoholic mother, your abusive father, your in-laws with no sense of personal boundaries, the guy in front of you on the road driving 10 mph under the speed limit, or [...]
Sep 04 2009
No, folks – I’m not peddling porn or anything like that on HopeForYourFamily! I just wanted you to know I have begun adding pdf documents for free download on my “FREE Downloads” page. These are primarily handouts/outlines from some of the various seminars and workshops I offer or have offered in the past. I will [...]
Aug 12 2009
Cute photo op, right? But that turtle can’t be enjoying himself right about now! Is there any wonder he is hiding for dear life within the safe confines of his hard shell? He is in the ravenous jaws of a terrifying monster. Best thing to do is play it safe and stay hidden until the [...]
Jul 04 2009
A friend forwarded this email, and I just had to share it. I thought it was a good reality check. BBQ RULES We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity. When a man volunteers to do the BBQ [...]
Jun 17 2009
As I continue on my personal and professional quest for how to have the best possible marriage, I got a great lesson yesterday. It all started with a phone call… Well, actually, it started before the phone call, as you will see. I had just left a meeting with some friends where I had told [...]
Apr 29 2009
If you are married, or considering getting married, take a minute to read this terrific post from Trey Morgan. In his typical style, he offers in just a few words some very wise insight and practical guidance. Great stuff, Trey! Thanks for your blog ministry.
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