Category: Relationships

A few weeks ago I was reading Platform by Michael Hyatt and came across this great quote on building trust: "People will only trust you if you are willing to pull back the curtain of your life and give them a peek inside. Of course, this is helpful in every form of communication. It connects … Continue reading The Secret to Building Trust in Any Relationship

I love this quote from one of Andy Stanley's messages a few months ago: "Your happiness can be measured by the quality of your relationships, not your prosperity or your progress." And it's so true. When your relationships are great, life is great. When they're not going so well, life tends to be harder and … Continue reading How to Double Your Friends in 1 Simple Step

I've been working with kids since 1996. When I started it didn't take much for me to get frustrated at a group who weren't behaving how I'd have liked them too. 17 years later I rarely have reason to get frustrated anymore. Want to know my secret? Here it is: Let your kids act their … Continue reading How to Succeed with Your Kids

People think reviving a passion-less marriage is all about counseling, marriage retreats, and reading lots of books by old guys who have great marriages. Those things aren't bad; they're just not always needed. If you work ahead of the game there's one think you can do that'll save you money, time, and awkward conversations with … Continue reading The Simple Step to Reviving Your Marriage

Sometimes it's the little things, like putting your phone away or turning the TV off, that mean all the world to your kids.