Family Builders Friday Five: 5 Great Ways to be a Family

Everybody helps everybody…always, in whatever ways are needed. Remember, “please” and “thank you” are not just good manners; they’re the calling cards of a grateful heart. Have a lot of fun, just not at the expense of anyone else. Eat as many meals together as possible as a family. Your kids will be less likely [...]

Raising Moral Kids (BGMFPOD-001)

Raising Moral Kids (BGMFPOD-001) Strategies for helping parents raise moral kids. Raising moral kids in an immoral world is the result of parents who have clearly defined values and are intentional about communicating their values to their children. Children are born with a will that influences their choices and judgments. As parents, our God-given “job [...]

Preventing the Death of Your Marriage

A woman had gone through four marriages. First, she married a millionaire, then she married a film producer, then she married a butler, and then she married a funeral director. Somebody asked, “Why did you marry all of those guys?”  She said, “Well I married 1 for the money, 2 for the show, 3 to [...]

The Legacy of a Parent

My 88-year-old father passed away peacefully at his home in North Carolina on July 25. Cindy and I were able to get there four days before he died, giving us some time with him. When he took his last breath he was surrounded by those who loved him and whom he loved dearly. Speaking at [...]

Dancing in the Minefields

Just saw the video for this first time and I’m really impressed with the quality of the lyrics and the simplicity of the music. It is a great reminder to all of us married folks. Enjoy and celebrate! Blog this! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this [...]

Build G.R.A.C.E. into Your Marriage (Conclusion)

“My grace is sufficient for you.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 In the first post on this topic, I list several ways to build grace into your marriage relationship. I call them building blocks and they correspond to each letter in the word “GRACE.” So far, I have covered four of them: G – Give thanks for [...]

Build G.R.A.C.E. into Your Marriage (5)

“My grace is sufficient for you.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 In the first post on this topic, I list several ways to build grace into your marriage relationship. I call them building blocks and they correspond to each letter in the word “GRACE.” So far, I have covered the first three: G – Give thanks for [...]

Build G.R.A.C.E. into Your Marriage (4)

“My grace is sufficient for you.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 In the first post on this topic, I list several ways to build grace into your marriage relationship. I call them building blocks and they correspond to each letter in the word “GRACE.” So far, I have covered the first two: G – Give thanks [...]

Build G.R.A.C.E. into Your Marriage (3)

  “My grace is sufficient for you.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 In the first post on this topic, I list several ways to build grace into your marriage relationship. I call them building blocks and they correspond to each letter in the word “grace.” Here’s the first one: G – Give thanks for your spouse. [...]

Build G.R.A.C.E. into Your Marriage (2)

“My grace is sufficient for you.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 In my previous post on this topic I listed several ways to build grace into your marriage relationship. I call them building blocks and they correspond to each letter in the word “grace.” Here’s the first one: G – Give thanks for your spouse. A [...]