Neal Black

Neal and June are speakers at marriage and parenting events in Canada and Internationally. They love to clearly communicate God’s game-plan for relationships with humour, energy and lots of stories! In addition to speaking, June handles video development for FamilyLife with content for events and the website. June loves spending time with family and friends – especially if it involves specialty coffees and playing games. Most of all, she loves spending time together with their two adult daughters.

Articles by Neal Black

I’m a Married Man Struggling with Porn

It’s one thing to read all the stats about porn addiction and how many struggle with it but the bottom line is, how do we deal with it? Then there’s that lingering question: am I addicted or just struggling? If you wonder where you are at with porn check out the assessments at: http://www.sexhelp.com/sast.cfm. You […] Read More >

Influence Check Up

Tom and Susan have a strong marriage – full of love and laughter, vibrant, intimate, satisfying.  And they know it will last a lifetime.  But that’s not how they would have described their relationship even a few years ago.   There was a lot missing in those days.  They were drifting and distant and felt more […] Read More >

Keeping December 1st Sacred

In our family December 1st is one of the most sacred days of the year. Come rain, snow, sleet or hail nothing can stop this day so sacred (Ya, I know, it doesn’t rhyme but you try rhyming with ‘sacred’). On this day of days I enter the crawl space and haul plastic tote after […] Read More >

Marriage Advice for a Season of Sports

“Hockey season? Oh no, I just lost him again.” “Football every Sunday, and Monday?!” Wives across the country who are not as passionate about sports are probably thinking similar thoughts as they watch their husband (or boyfriend) take his place on the couch where he plans to live until Christmas. This difference of opinion can […] Read More >

Marriage: Little Things Add Up

The other day the headlines read “Gold prices set record high”. I am all for investment when it gets me what I want. But if you are like me you didn’t jump on the gold band wagon soon enough and wish you had years ago. So I guess you can call me dumb for not […] Read More >

Observe: You are Better Than Your Wife

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.” (Romans 12:9, NLT) It’s true, you are better than your wife… in one particular area. Overall as a man, you are better at observation than she is. (For more information see Secrets of Happily Married Men […] Read More >

Planning for Baby Number One

“Are we ready for this?” The decision to start a family is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make.  There is excitement and apprehension, not to mention all the comments from family who think it is about time. So how do you get ready for this momentous occasion? Let me suggest a few things […] Read More >

Stop Treating Her How You Want To Be Treated

  “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12, NLT) Whoa, isn’t my title saying to go against what the Bible says? You may think that you love your wife like the Bible says […] Read More >

The Greatest Goal? Henderson vs Crosby

As we headed outside for some fresh air after the “Golden Goal” a man saw my Canada jersey and said, “I guess Mr. Crosby made your day. Maybe your year!” The euphoria was amazing and the patriotism was over the top. People talking to me on the street, cars honking and waving, flags proudly displayed!  […] Read More >

The Greatest Goal? Henderson vs Crosby

“I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands.” (Psalm 31:14-15, NLT) As we headed outside for some fresh air after the “Golden Goal” a man saw my Canada jersey and said, “I guess Mr. Crosby made your day. Maybe your year!” The euphoria was amazing and […] Read More >


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