Tag: time
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Character in Real-Time
“Then their good character will shine through their actions, adding luster to the teaching of our Savior God” Titus 2 (MSG) One of my favorite shows of all time was the show “24.” Outside of a great lead character and the crazy storylines was the one aspect each episode offered that no other show was offering: […]
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“TV saved my marriage” 4 Ways to Reconnect Your Marriage
It was the summer of ’03. Anne and I were in a store walking through with the kids secured in our double-stroller. We were in a season of life that was a bit hectic. Cammi was 3 and Ethan wasn’t even 1 yet. We were still discovering who we were as a ministry couple not […]
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Spend, don’t save: 5 Ways to Invest Time in Your Marriage
“Oh! Teach us to live well! Teach us to live wisely and well! Psalm 90:12 (MSG) There are “savers” and “spenders.” Judging by the average debt for couples, this country is filled with “spenders.” At the same time, looking at a high divorce rate, we have a country of “savers.” In other words, we spend money […]
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Confessions of an Insecure Pastor Part 2: 10 Things that definitely are NOT a waste of time for pastors
I’ll begin this post like my last in this series: My name is Dave. And I am an insecure pastor. Insecurity, defined, is the lack of confidence in oneself; the state of being open to danger. For generations, pastors have been fearful to admit this struggle, let alone, talk about it openly. I’ve been told it will […]
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2 Minute Devo: Ecclesiastes Day 17
September is all about diving into the book of Ecclesiastes. Watch the devo and read the scripture for today: Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time.
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Marriage blog: Shut off the soap opera.
I love friendships. As much of an introvert as I like to think I am, I’ve grown to love people and the relationships that come from that. The greatest relationship, outside of my relationship with Christ, is what I have with my wife. And if I’m not careful, I can allow other relationships to steal […]
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7 Habits of Highly Defective Marriages: Part 3 No Fun
Two weeks ago, we started a new series of seven blogs designed to recognize unhealthy habits. If you missed the last two weeks check out our first TWO Highly Defective Habits: Habit #1: Spiritual Continuity. Habit #2: The Single Life Here we go…#3 on the list of my 7 Habits of Highly Defective Marriages: Habit #3: The […]