Category: Relationships

A few years ago I had a couple come in for counseling. They were an older couple, much further down the marriage path than my wife and I. As a young pastor it's always intimidating to give advice to someone who is that much older than me. The husband started talking about all the ways … Continue reading Why Forgiveness Feels Better Than Holding a Grudge

One of the things I love to do for my family is cook breakfast. I usually cook scrambled eggs and toast. It's one of the few dishes I cook that doesn't end with the fire alarm going off and us eating at Mc Donald's (most of the time). Angela, my two-year old, likes to help. … Continue reading Life is More Meaningful When We Do This

I spent a lot of my twenties accumulating stuff. I wanted a new (and bigger) TV, the latest computer, and a bigger house. I knew stuff wasn't the key to happiness, but a part of me that would never say otherwise believed it really was. But as I grew up (and ran out of money) … Continue reading The Secret to Happiness

http://youtu.be/tDvDlIOjViE Having great with conversations with your kids can be hard. How do you get them to open up with more than just yes or no answers? In this video I will share easy one tip that will help you have great conversations with your kids. What has helped you to have better conversations with … Continue reading How to Have Great Conversations with Your Kids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s22HX18wDY&feature=player_embedded Came across this on Facebook last week. You may have already seen it, but it's a great video on the power of giving in our communication. Definitely worth the three minutes to watch. Click here if it doesn't show up in your reader.