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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: HAPPY EASTER—When the Resurrection Hits Home
“HAPPY EASTER.” We hear it all the time leading up to this season but to the average person on the street, what does it really mean? What is Easter really about?...
Marriage: Woodpeckers and Turtles—Do Opposites Attract or Attack (Take the Quiz)
Woodpecker-Turtle Quiz - Take it now! You’ve likely heard someone make reference to the celebrated book by Dr. John Gray, “Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus”. In it,...
Parenting: My 6 Greatest Joys of Being a Parent
The truth is—my primary days of being “Dad” are over. Sure, I still hold the title and always will. But at best, I now only occupy a small place in my...
