It’s funny. I’ve been very focused on marriage of late. I have my first book at the publisher and I’m in the beginning stages of starting a marriage ministry at my church. I’ve beenresearching it, reading about it, looking at conferences and planning to attend… Read More »Wake Up Call
Ok. When it comes to creating and maintaining a Shocking Marriage, the key is Intentionality. That’s it. It’s really that simple. Think about it. We get better at those things in life that we are intentional about. If you want to improve your golf game,… Read More »Intentionality
My best friend since college is facing near-certain divorce. I was the best man at their wedding fifteen years ago, and we have gotten together two-three times a year ever since. This couple that was once so in love that brought two kids into the world… Read More »He Never Saw it Coming
I was raised on a farm and as such learned a lot of valuable life lessons during my youth. One such lesson came the first time my dad let me disk the field. He showed me the basic controls (e.g. how to raise and lower… Read More »It’s All About Perspective
My wife and kids have been gone for a week. It’s funny, I travel quite a bit for work and have for the bulk of my career. When I’m away from home, I miss everybody, but I’m typically so busy with scheduled work activities and… Read More »Appreciate the Little Things
This may sound strange coming from a guy, but I love weddings. I learn something from every single wedding I go to. It’s a great chance to watch and talk with people with so many views on marriage, it’s like a living laboratory. My wife… Read More »“Keep her Glass Full”
Our two oldest sons are both married, one for eighteen months, the other a year longer. It has been nothing short of fascinating to observe them in their respective marriages. Watching them work through issues, grow closer together, and establish goals and dreams for their… Read More »Mentoring Your Kid’s Marriage
Since joining the Christian Marriage Bloggers Association CMBA, I have started reading a lot more blogs on marriage. The diversity of perspectives that fall under this umbrella is amazing to me. What one couple promotes as healthy and enticing, another will personally condemn within their… Read More »There is no “normal” marriage
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines duality as “The quality or state of being dual or having a dual nature”. This is a common issue faced by individuals and one that I, on a personal basis, fought for years. I used to act one way… Read More »Eliminate Duality in Your Marriage