So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden…” Genesis 3:23 My daughter Summer loves my attention. There are times when her passion knocks me to the ground. Literally. She wrestles and hugs with such force that my wife and I fear personal injury. One afternoon, I arrived home from work, and I…
Early on in our marriage I asked friends and family, newlyweds and those married for decades what their best marriage advice was. Answers ranged to a degree, but there was a common theme. Then, this past week I asked readers on my blog, True Agape, what was the key to a happy marriage. In both…
I have a love-hate relationship with technology. I’m a traditionalist. I majored in English and read old, “boring” literature. I’m one of those hypocrites who posts things on social media that mock social media. Despite that, much of my day-to-day life utilizes technology – including writing this article. If you’re reading this, you’re doing so…
There is no doubt; having a child is one of the greatest and most terrifying moments in life. It is one of the most electrifying times that produces crazy amounts of anxiety, adrenaline, and joy. And that’s just from the guy’s perspective. Despite this reality with a baby, when the first child arrives it is…
My husband has low standards—for cooking, that is. As a bachelor, he often ate whatever he could prepare using a Mr. Coffee: Ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese, and his all-time favorite, Stove-Top stuffing, just to name a few of his specialties. His favorite food? “Leftovers.” Since we’ve been married, I’m proud to say he’s never…
