Having The “Heart To” Do What You Should

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. (Proverbs 4:23) Mark, a Midwestern family physician with a good eye for investments, has lifted his family into affluence through hard work. He’s provided his wife —who comes from a poorer background —with a good living. He’s Read More…

The Persevering Will To Do What is Needed

It’s amazing what you can do when you have the persevering will to do it! My husband Steve and I have been learning this with this new journey God has been taking us on with my brother. He has recently moved in with us while he’s going through massive health Read More…

Reality Checks for Confrontation – MM #166

When it comes to confrontation of a problem you are having with your spouse: “What men [and many women] fear most is criticism and rejection. That doesn’t mean that you can’t tell him [or her] anything —you can. But you have to look to see if how you’re doing it Read More…

Little Eyes Are Watching – Marriage Message #153

The primary influencer of how the kids see dad is mom! The way she views her husband and the manner in which she treats him is very often mirrored by her children. A woman is counted wise if she carefully builds her house. This includes her husband’s reputation. However, she Read More…

Motivating Your Husband To Be The Spiritual Leader

Many, many women struggle with the fact that their husbands don’t pick up the gauntlet to be the spiritual leader of the home as the Bible talks about. It’s a very frustrating situation for them. This is something my husband and I struggled with for many years. My husband Steve Read More…