We all have one—that strong friend who always seems to have their life together. While it seems like your life is in shambles, they always seem to have the just right motivational quote or bible verse that helps lift you up at the right moment. They know how to talk you off the ledge when…
When I was growing up I was a more “in the moment” guy. I didn’t necessarily have goals or dreams. I just knew I wanted to be rich and successful, have a pretty wife, well-behaved children, etc. You know the usual stuff most people want when they are teenagers. I had no idea how to…
Marriage is not always fair. Now, don’t hear me wrong. It is important to contribute to your marriage and put your all into it. Your spouse should be able to count on your relationship being your top priority, right under your relationship with Jesus. But because we are human, we and our spouses will face…
The youth pastor at our church got married last month. While I wasn’t able to attend, I heard the pastor made a point not often discussed: there are six people that enter into the marriage—you, your spouse’s expectation of you, God’s view of you, your spouse as they understand themselves, your expectation of your spouse,…
Newly dating couples gush about their partner. They highlight the positives and support, often even defend, all other aspects of their significant other. Their interactions predominately focus on thankfulness and gratitude. They view their partner as a gift. Someone they feel blessed and lucky to be attached to. But that perspective can shift as time…
