What bad habits in marriage do you need to break? If old ways of thinking and acting are holding you back, then this post is for you. I took a deep breath and let out a sigh. Immediately, I wished that I could take the sigh back. Sighing is a bad habit that snuck into […]
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Back in January, I proclaimed 2016 as my year of teamwork. It has awesome experiencing the power of teamwork in action with the launch of my latest book on creative family conversations. Here is what has happened so far! 20 Family Conversations Over Dinner In addition to writing an incredible review, Pat Fenner from www.PatAndCandy.com, asked if she could
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“You cannot impart to others that which you do not possess.” This is one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Barry Lord, a favorite professor while I was in graduate school. This quote is also the reason I am smiling, sipping coffee, and breathing deeply this week. After three glorious months of leave, today I make my
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Small actions can make or break a marriage. Tiny acts of kindness are sometimes the ones that are remember most. Unfortunately, tiny acts of contempt are also long remembered, and can be powerful enough to turn a good relationship sour. The bottom line is that when it comes to marriage, little actions make a big difference. In fact, my marriage
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Dear church family, I have a favor to ask. I need your help with something that is far too important to accomplish on my own. Will you partner with me in helping my children develop a love for Jesus that lasts a lifetime? This tops my list of things that matter! The good news is
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The Family Leadership Manifesto I’m a family leader. I am a part of a community of moms and dads who believe that family leadership, is an ongoing conversation. I won’t tell you how to parent, and I won’t judge you when you fail. I use the words, “When you fail,” and not “If you fail,” because
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