Category Archives: Family

Building Better Marriages – Tip 3 – The “DTR”

Back in my single days, the letters “DTR” meant “define the relationship.” It was that awkward relationship stage where maybe you had been out on several dates with a member of the opposite sex and the point had come where … Continue reading

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Building Better Marriages – Tip 2 – 5 Foot Rule

I’m not sure where I learned this tip from, but it’s a good one. The general idea is that upon arriving home from a day at work, spend the next 15 minutes within about 5 feet of your spouse. Don’t … Continue reading

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Building Better Marriages – Tip 1- A 3D Marriage

I had a very practically minded seminary professor named Dr. Bennett. I think that was his name – I forget just about everything. But I’ll never forget one of his marriage tips – the 3-D marriage: Dialogue Daily Date Weekly … Continue reading

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Confession

I had a great Father’s Day weekend last weekend. The weather was great. I got lots of time with my family. Courtney and the kids were extra sweet to me and pretty much let me do whatever I wanted, etc., … Continue reading

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Becoming Passionate Teammates – Three Phases of Love

I know CS Lewis tells us there are four loves, but at the Becoming Passionate Teammates marriage workshop, Bob and Deb shared with us three phases or types of love that I think everyone needs to know about. The first … Continue reading

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Becoming Passionate Teammates

Earlier this month, February 10-11, our church co-sponsored a marriage seminar with Grace Bible Fellowship.  The workshop is called Becoming Passionate Teammates and is led by Bob and Deb Felts from Brookwood Church in Burlington.  Bob and Deb have been … Continue reading

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What I Look Forward to in 2011

It’s great to look back on the past year and reflect about what you have or haven’t accomplished. But right now I’m trying to look ahead. I’m not really into New Year’s resolutions, but I am looking ahead at what … Continue reading

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things (Christmas Edition)

Last Friday night Courtney and I bundled up the kids, hopped in the van, and headed out for a couple of our annual Christmas traditions.  Here are some of the things that I try not to miss doing each year … Continue reading

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Pearl Harbor Day

My dad sent me this e-mail today: Sixty-nine years ago today a young man barely 24 years old with four years army and four years Navy experience faced the challenge of his lifetime. He stood at his station aboard the … Continue reading

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Found People Find People

Just read a blog post about a fellow pastor who took his child out to get ice cream.  The store was crowded and he had her by the hand.  He let loose of her hand to do something and turned to … Continue reading

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