My golden retriever, Sven, is now a year old and just as a lazy and clumsy as ever. He likes to find as many sticks as possible and rip them to shreds on the back porch. Sometimes he actually eats them, other times he pulverizes the bark into mulch. I’ve wondered if I should […]
Do you want to be a star? Many people strive for stardom. There are musicians, actors, athletes, politicians, business people, and people in other walks of life who want to be stars in their respective fields. Think about the popular TV shows American Idol, America’s Got Talent, The Next Food Network Star, Dancing with […]
Have you ever experienced a time when everything, and I do mean everything seemed to be a battle? A time when you faced resistance in relationships, work, health, finances … all the things, all at one time? My experience over these past months has been one of distractions, disunity, dissension, destruction, and doubt. I […]
Note: We are currently in a series called “The List.” The list refers to a list of ways you can lose your marriage and is based on information gleaned from over 20 years of counseling records and watching marriage fail. Ok. Let’s jump right into this. One of the ways you can lose your spouse … Read more
Have you ever seen the movie Hope Floats with Sandra Bullock? It’s been years since I have seen it, but there was one phrase from that movie that has always stuck with me, “My cup runneth over.” To be honest with you, I don’t entirely remember the context of when this line was said, but I […]
My wife and I had only been married for six months, and it was Christmas eve. We had finished dinner, and I was preparing to watch some Christmas specials when it happened. She asked me a question that jarred me. It came out of nowhere. I hadn’t expected it. I couldn’t even believe she was … Read more