Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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It’s probably not the advice people expect from their pastor, but it is advice I regularly give. If you are getting married later in life, sign a prenuptial agreement. A prenup isn’t necessary for a couple getting married just out of college. As they are beginning adult life together, there is no need to consider the possibility that their marriage could come to an end. Most of their assets will be acquired together and ifContinue Reading...

Peacemaking is at the heart of a healthy marriage. Peace is not something received or given, it is made. Some of the most important skills a couple can learn early in their relationship is how to make peace. On big issues and small, a couple’s ability to communicate their own opinions, understand the opinions of one another, brainstorm and determine a common ground, and to be satisfied with the mutual solution, defines marital success. Healthy couples learnContinue Reading...

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Healthy families have one thing in common—they can talk about anything. With sensitivity and age appropriateness, nothing is off-limits. No embarrassment No shushing No frantic looks with a whispered, “Not now.” Communication thrives in healthy families. Unhealthy families have many topics which are off-limits. They can’t talk about: that one time that one person that one experience that one habit that one thing They can’t talk about sex or death or their true emotions. (See: I KnowContinue Reading...

With fire. That’s the best way to start your Monday. Get to work. Don’t enter the week apathetically. Don’t slow play your way into your day. Charge in like someone who has something to accomplish. (See: Do the Work) Most people make two major mistakes in starting their workday and their work-week: They don’t plan their work. They try to ease into their day. Both of these failures sabotage productivity. Some do not have thisContinue Reading...

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