“For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not so that you would be made sorrowful, but that you might know the love which I have especially for you.” 2 Corinthians 2:4 Our tears are a blessing from God. Each of us cries for...
Oftentimes, the quickest way to figure out what works is to experience what doesn’t. In our marriage we’ve found that nothing shuts down romance faster than letting small everyday frustrations go unchecked: The pile of dirty dishes. The phone at the dinner table....
“Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.” – Hebrews 5:8 Several years ago, 2009 to be exact, Scott and I attended the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta. For those of you who might not know, Catalyst Conference was a gathering...
In recent months in my and Dawn’s life, due to personal and professional experiences, we’ve given a good bit of thought and attention to finishing well in life, and especially in preparation for death. Recently I was asked to officiate a funeral for a person I did not...
When it comes to conflict in marriage between me and Dawn, I like to “Barney Fife-It” and “Nip it in the bud!” (I know, that illustration just dated me…). Dawn, on the other hand, needs time to process. In her own words she has to, with God’s help, “sort herself...
Dawn and I seem to address one issue continuously when working with couples. It is the frustration a partner senses when they feel their mate does not understand them. Do you ever find yourself saying to your partner, “You’re not listening to me!”?...
