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Join the Revolution of a Healthy Family

Tired of the chaos that fills our society? Looking for a way to make a real difference? I have a great solution for you to consider. It may sound too simplistic, but it is powerful. Build a healthy, happy family. Fill your children’s lives with “Positive Childhood Experiences” (PCEs). Before you cast this idea off...

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March 23, 2026

The Dragon Speaks

Have you ever found jealousy intruding into your life and mind? Everything in your marriage seems to be going great when suddenly, out of the blue, the dragon of jealousy raises its head. You find yourself envious of your spouse’s success or jealous of the attention and accolades your spouse receives. You don’t want to...

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March 21, 2026

Learning to Love

The other day, I ran across this quote from a bell hooks book. Well, I didn’t really run across it. I read it. Either way, I really like it and want to share it with you. “While ours is a nation wherein the vast majority of citizens are followers of religious faiths that proclaim the...

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March 16, 2026

The Menu of Love

Have you ever taken the quiz to discover your love language? Have you ever discussed love languages with your spouse? I have and it has proven helpful. In fact, the concept of love languages can help a married couple communicate love to one another more effectively. But the concept of “love languages” does have its...

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March 14, 2026

Born to Connect

Last weekend my wife and I had the opportunity to lead a marriage workshop. One of the participating couples brought their 9-month-old son, a beautiful child, bright-eyed and excited to see the world around him. He would smile and try to imitate when someone made “popping sound” with their mouth. He cooed and made sounds...

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March 10, 2026

The Great Depression Swap

What if I told you that a middle-aged adult could decrease the risk of depression with a simple “1-hour swap”? And, if you increase it to a “2-hour swap,” you could decrease the risk of depression even more. What’s the swap? I’m glad you asked. The swap needed to decrease the risk of depression involved...

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March 10, 2026

The Junk Food Scramble

I must admit. I like junk food. Sure, I eat lots of healthy food; but I do like junk food. So, when I heard about the “junk food scramble,” I was looking forward to an omelet with all my favorite ingredients…and a side of pancakes with whip cream on top. But that’s not what I...

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February 23, 2026

Taming the Untamed Dragon

We see the untamed dragon of jealousy rear its head for the first time in the story of Cain and Abel. Although Cain and Abel both present their offering to God, Abel, according to the writer of Hebrews, made his offering in faith. He made his offering from the conviction that the word of God...

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February 21, 2026

Parenting Practices that Influence Teen Anxiety

Many teens experience at least some level of anxiety, from shyness to full blown anxiety. However, the way in which mothers and fathers interact with their children can influence their teens’ level of anxiety. Their interaction may not prevent anxiety, but it can influence it, for better or worse, according to a study published in...