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Marriage: Communication—The Second Pillar of an Amazing Marriage
Communication—The Second Pillar of an Amazing Marriage You likely don't need to be convinced that communication is foundational to a great marriage. If you've been married for any length of time,...
Parenting: The DNA of a Great Mother
Her name is Mother...sometimes known as Mommy, Mom, Ma or Mumsy. Each verbal expression conjures up its own sentiment complete with a host of memories. A universal trait of us all,...
Marriage: The Secrets of “Happy Camper” Dating
Here is an amazing secret of dating for life. It’s easy to take our mate for granted as we get busier with work, kids and life. We quit dating and little...
Marriage: Commitment—The First Pillar of an Amazing Marriage
Commitment—The First Pillar of an Amazing Marriage There was a time not too long ago when "till death do us part" meant just that. Divorce was rare and considered taboo. Okay,...
Parenting: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie—Kids Being Bullied
My son is constantly picked on at school. Bullies tease him, play pranks on him and even hurt him physically at times. Everything in me wants to protect him, even...
Marriage: Helping Your Husband Battle Pornography
So, your husband is into pornography and you found out. Well, you’re not alone. This battle with the lust monster is a rising problem across the entire societal grid. With the...
Marriage: Do You Have Friends of the Marriage?
Misery loves company. It seems like a universal norm that people tend to look for others who will give them a sympathetic ear regarding the perils being faced in life. But...
Marriage: What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day?
The Valentine’s tradition lives on as a day for people to express their affection to the special people in their lives. Though primarily between lovers and spouses, gestures of fondness are...
Marriage: Are You Romantically Challenged?
There are few things in life that compare with being “in love”. Occupying the center of another person’s universe is an emotional ecstasy as addicting as any drug. It’s simply amazing...
Parenting: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie—Protecting Kids Online
Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie It’s a different world than the one I grew up in. I can barely figure out emails let alone everything else...
Parenting: MEYER RETURNS TO HIS FIRST TEAM
Urban Meyer resigned as University of Florida’s head football coach today. How refreshing! Whether or not you follow college football is immaterial. I challenge you to read on and find out...
Marriage: Turning Your Christmas Inside Out
We often hear the quote, “It is better to give than receive.” Deep down in our hearts, we know it is true yet, that’s not the way Christmas is celebrated in...
Marriage: Til Death Do Us Part
What a Way to Go It was a living reflection of the famous touching movie “The Notebook”. Really no different than the characters that Gena Rowlands and James Garner played in...
Marriage: Win, Lose or Draw—Playing Your Relational Cards Right
You are at the table. Everyone is. The stakes are high. You’d bet your life to have a successful marriage and family life. In this game, you have a hand to...
Marriage: Money & Marriage—The First 5 Years
Money & Marriage—Making Both Last Beyond the First 5 Years When it comes to finances, especially in the early years of a marriage, it’s so easy to do things wrong. With...