Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. — Psalm 142:6 Years ago, when my second daughter, Morgan, was about two years old, I arrived home from my church office early one afternoon I was eager to spend a…
Celebrate Each Other
Experiencing Joy Together Every day should be a holiday to celebrate love. — Unknown Tamela February 12, 2017. That date will forever be etched in my memory. Los Angeles, California. We woke up and realized we were getting ready to attend the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. We had a long day ahead, but an exciting…
Own Your Choice
“I take thee to be my wedded [wife/husband].” What I am about to say has been considered somewhat controversial. Normally, I’d try to avoid controversy in an inspirational book like this, but the point is particularly well worth making at this stage in your life. In general, God doesn’t, and won’t, tell us who to…
Love That Lasts: Looking More Like Jesus Every Day
As a teenager and into my college years I wanted to be a lawyer. I had a natural inclination for debate, logic, reason and thinking outside the box. But just like any personality trait, a blessing can also be a curse. Without love, and grace and compassion, I could sometimes be mean without even knowing…
Strengthen Your Marriage – Build Contempt for Contempt
Several years ago, returning from a trip, I stepped inside the front door and felt like I had walked every one of the four hundred miles I had just driven. I had spoken six times in four days, and had driven through four different states to get where I needed to go. I pulled into…
Learning to Love… Sacrificially, Passionately, and Crazily!
Dr. John Barger gave an extraordinary address to a gathering of men on December 12, 1987. The address included his testimony of how he had walked the road from being a domineering husband to a serving one. The crux of the message, however, wasn’t just that husbands can do better. We all know that. What…
The Secret of Every Happy Marriage
I have conducted marriage seminars all over the world for many years. In my talks I often ask a question that gets the same response wherever I ask it. There are actually two questions I ask. The first is: “How many of you grew up in a home where one parent was clearly dominant over…
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Stop! Stop Praying?
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always…
How to Plan a Do-It-Yourself Marriage Retreat
At-Home, DIY Marriage Retreat – You Can Do It Yourself! How many of you would just LOVE to get away to some fantastic marriage retreat with your spouse and deepen your love for one another? You’d listen to some inspiring speakers, spend some quality time with each other, and be encouraged to make your marriage…