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Parenting: BUBBLE WRAP CHILDREN: How Shielding Kids From Suffering Works Against Them
After speaking eight weeks this year to a Vancouver-based group of 150 parents in our iParent Series: Formatting the Next Generation, I received this amazing thank you gift pictured here. The...
Marriage: Ripe for the Picking—The Top 10 Signs of Vulnerability to an Extra-Marital Affair
“Ripe for the picking” are words that describe fruit on a tree that is perfectly ready to be taken and devoured immediately - fresh, enticing, and delicious. The same concept can...
Marriage: The Power of Shared History
The Power of Shared History I have a unique, one-of-a-kind Shared History with Donalyn. It may be the richest gift we share with someone as human beings. Truly appreciating this mutual journey...
Marriage: Gifts at the Wall
Gifts at the Wall: Showing Reconciliation Intention What is a WALL? A WALL is an intentional, emotional barrier that prevents relational connection. What causes these WALLS to go up? These interpersonal...
COVID Cautions
Wisdom on Facing Pandemic Danger I am going against two personal convictions in writing this article. First off, I deeply dislike stirring up controversy. I have always wanted people to remember...
Marriage: The Top Questions to Ask BEFORE Getting Engaged
LOVING WITH YOUR EYES WIDE OPEN: The Top Questions to Ask BEFORE Getting Engaged Love is not only blind but sometimes it is plain stupid. Whether naïve to real issues and in...
Parenting: Obedience Beyond Parenting
Obedience is not about "Do this or else" but an offer to "please stay close and safe”. I was struck recently by something that maybe should be a given, but I...
Parenting: Internet Safety and Software for Every Device in Your Home
We all struggle with keeping our family safe and secure, especially in our world of easy and often-unsecured Internet access. You may be asking yourself where to start and how to...
Parenting: 7-Step Model for Kids—Healthy Internet Use
A 7-Step Social Media Introduction Model for Healthy Internet Use for Our Kids Our world is becoming more and more digital all of the time. We MUST equip and prepare our...
Marriage: Forgiveness Part 1—What Does Forgiveness Look Like?
Forgiveness Part 1—What Does Forgiveness Look Like? The hurt and disappointment was eating me alive. Maybe you have felt it too. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t eat. I didn’t laugh. I...
Marriage: Getting Freedom from Porn: 1000 Days ‘All Clear’
We sat together in Boston Pizza for lunch that day. He is a man’s man – dark, chiseled and shaved head. Though his identity will remain private, if you knew his...
Marriage: Five Roles of a Lifetime Valentine
What is a lifetime valentine? For me, it’s synonymous with success in marriage. It is best described as a satisfying, growing friendship for life. Let’s break that down. Satisfying means enjoyable...
Parenting: SEX TALK Part 5—The Top Ways to Protect Your Kids from Predators
Coach them early on what is good touch and bad touch. Discuss healthy personal, relational, emotional and sexual boundaries. While we want to encourage our children to be expressive and affectionate,...
Parenting: Rethinking the Sex Talk
What Every Son Needs to Hear From His Dad An interview by Sam Black for Covenant Eyes Many dads feel awkward when talking to their sons about girls, feelings, sex, and…yikes,...
Marriage: Escalating Domestic Violence in Marriage
When All Hell is Breaking Loose...A Marital Game Plan When Facing Escalating Domestic Violence If you are reading this, you are likely facing some significant pressures in your most important relationships...