Making a List
I recommend making a list. I’m not talking about Santa’s list of naughty and nice. The list I’m referring to is a friendship list.
Yesterday I had a great conversation with an old friend. Although I have many years on her, she’s an ‘old friend’ because our friendship is an old one. Years old. We’ve enjoyed many conversations,...... >Read More
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Do You Trust Him?
It's easy to fall in love with a man you don't trust, but it's hard to live with him. Real, lasting relationships are built on trust. Trust is foundational because it creates a safe environment for intimacy to grow. If your relationship is going to work you need to be able to trust your partner with your past, your... >Read More
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Gab, Blab, and Gossip
“The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels…” Prov. 26:22
I once saw an advertisement that enticed people to buy cell phones so they could engage in more “gab, blab, and gossip.” Are you a talker? Do you enjoy gabbing, blabbing, and gossiping? There’s nothing wrong with enjoying good conversation, but the Bible warns that...... >Read More
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Defining Love in Today's World
Our search to understand love is obvious when you consider the numerous books, articles and talk shows dedicated to the topic. People around the world deem love as essential to being happy and look for it in many different places and ways. Television and movies tell us what "real love" should look like but somehow something has been lost... >Read More
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Marriage: Follow the Golden Rules
At a recent wedding reception we met a delightful couple who had just celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. They were in their eighties, but you could have fooled us! Articulate. Charming. And the way they smiled at each other was more like the bridal pair than an older married couple. They had just finished reading our book, The Second... >Read More
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What Women Want: Listen with Your Heart
1. Make and keep eye contact. Few things assure your loved one... >more
Sex: It’s Not All About Him
I want to give a bit of balance to what I think... >more
What Do You Fear?
