Has your relationship become more lifeless than lively? It might be a sign that your marriage is overdue for some fun! Consider these ideas to help spark things up a bit: Recreational Intimacy One of the ways we identify with our mates is to be “team focused.” It’s a great time of year to join a new…
Does prayer seem complicated to you? Do you have difficulty even considering a regular, daily time of prayer? I think people get a negative idea on this point from hearing long, liturgical prayers that sound more like a graduate-level theology class lecture. Prayer is often depicted in this complex manner through movies or TV shows that demonstrate it in…
Darkness is great when we’re trying to sleep at night! But when nightfall starts crawling through our windows before 5:00 PM—as often happens during winter months—it can be rather depressive for many of us. Embrace the sunshine Normally, I enjoy walking on paths close to my home during evening hours after supper. But this time of year…
Have you noticed how certain words always pop up during this season—as though signing them on greeting cards or singing them in carols will somehow bring about the promises they claim? I’m talking about words such as Peace! Hope! and Joy! What’s in a word anyway? As Christians, we clinch tightly to these words since they do…
You know the feeling. Sitting in your work space while staring blankly at a report, while your mind is miles away! Could happen because it’s early Monday morning (or late Friday afternoon), but it may also be a sign that you need some vacation time away. Face it—everyone has the need for time off now…
Raising teenagers is one of those life experiences that can be both challenging and exciting at the same time. It has been my privilege to raise two biological children and two stepsons (twin brothers God brought into my life when they were young teenagers) to adulthood. Looking back, I can honestly say I enjoyed interacting and…
Suicide is on the rise.” I heard the somber statement again on this morning’s news. Recently, several cases of well-known, successful celebrities suddenly ending their lives have been mentioned over media outlets. We hear about them with shock and sadness—and so do our children! We may think about these headlines as sad or unfortunate. Kids,…
Summertime! It’s great for kids to be out of school and everyone more relaxed. But you may be thinking, What do we do now with everyone home all.day.long?? Sometimes our plans turn out differently than what we were thinking about earlier in the year, so it’s good to have a backup plan. Consider some of these…
