Marital Conflict
When Perceptions of Reality Clash
Each one of us views life’s events through our own unique position in the world. We bring our own backgrounds, experiences, knowledge and personalities into how we view each and every situation. As a result, when trying to sort out a conflict, differing stories risk deepening the division. The truth is Biblical, right? So we…
Read MoreSeasoned Speech
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Colossians 4:6 Check out these fun historical facts about salt: – Roman soldiers were sometimes paid in salt (which is where the word “salary” comes from) – Salt was used to preserve Egyptian mummies…
Read MoreMothers, Fathers & Child Safety
God gifts moms with a built-in sense for the safety of their children. My wife has an eye for safety that is unparalleled…and I have no doubt that her insights have saved our children from utter disaster on many occasions. She truly has earned the title “Chief Risk Officer”! But what happens when this sense…
Read MoreWhat are your life priorities? Is loving your spouse #2?
A question for couples to consider during marital conflict for couples with children is, “what are your top three life priorities?” Potential answers might be: raising our children right maintaining order amidst the chaos having a clean house giving our children every chance to succeed As believers, we know that loving God should be our…
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