Category: Rambling
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New Marriage Series: 7 Habits of Highly Defective Marriages
Some years back, I had come across the famous book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” It, to this day, is one of the most sold self-help books ever on the market. Since then there have been so many “spin-off” books that have spawned from the original. My personal favorite was the book “The 7…
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Marriage blog: Unnatural Aphrodisiac
Basil, figs, oysters, strawberries, avocados, and, of course, chocolate are just a few of the many of the foods that have been rumored to have aphrodisiac properties. By definition, an aphrodisiac is a food, drink, or substance that increases sexual desire. How do foods like these accomplish that task? They can reduce stress, increase blood flow, and/or…
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Stupid Spouse: A culture of demeaning our mate.
I do like sitcoms (situational comedies). I grew up watching them. You probably have your favorites. I’ve got mine (MASH, Newhart, Taxi, Cosby Show, and Home Improvement). The really good sitcoms take every day situations for the everyday person and makes them funny. It’s what keeps our attention and helps us to see the humor…
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Marriage Series: Catchphrases – “Don’t worry about it!”
My sole goal of this week’s marriage blog is simple: I want you to stop saying “Don’t worry about it!” Two weeks ago we began a new series entitled “Marital Catchphrases” in which we look at the random phrases we toss out almost flippantly to our spouses while potentially losing the meaning behind the words. The scripture for…
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Avoiding my spouse!
I was approached about 10 years ago by someone who wanted me to deal with her husband. The one-sided conversation went like this: “Can you help my husband out? I’ve got some personal problems going on. He keeps wanting to help me with my problems and I told him to leave me alone. It’s kinda…
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Marriage Series: Fight Club Part 3…Dig a pool
We began a series two weeks ago about fighting in marriage. If you missed the last two weeks, check out Fight Club Part 1: The first rule of Fight Club and Fight Club Part 2: Break it down. As we’ve continued to state: Healthy conflict is healthy for marriage. It’s a certainty when two imperfect people get together with their…
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Marriage Series: Fight Club Part 2…Break it down
We began a series last week about fighting in marriage. If you missed last week, check out Fight Club Part 1: The first rule of Fight Club. As stated last week, I believe in marriage and I believe conflict happens in marriage. But my philosophy about fighting in marriage is: Healthy conflict is healthy for marriage. It’s…
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Come down from the “Mountain”
After two days of running hills here in Omaha and praying over our next series at Kfirst…thoughts have been stirring. How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! Isaiah 52:7 Growing up in…
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New Marriage Series: Fight Club: Part 1…The first rule of Fight Club
The goal of this blog series is this: I want to be your “Mickey.” Please get Micky Mouse out of your head and see the man, the myth, the legend: Mickey Goldmill (yep…the trainer from Rocky). I want to train you to be the best fighter possible in your marriage. I’ve heard it said “Conflict is…
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Marriage Blog Series: Date Night Part 3 “Let’s get it on”
We started a new series with our weekly marriage blogs a few weeks ago. If you missed the last two posts, Date Night Part 1 “Elevator Talk” or Date Night Part 2 “In the Air Tonight” click on the links to get caught up. The essence of this series of blogs is to get couples to re-engage in…
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