I was born in 1960, so I grew up at a time when obeying your parents and teachers was expected, and they were to be respected. My father was a pastor, and one thing he preached about more than once was the ten commandments, one at a time–OK, maybe not #7, the adultery one. IContinue reading “Why Do We Do What We Do?”
Tag Archives: love languages
Is It Love or Infatuation?
I was recently listening to some songs by a soft-rock band named Bread; they were in their heyday in the early 1970s, at a time when I was about to transition to teenage-hood. Some of you reading this probably also grew up listening to them. Their songs are almost all about romantic love in oneContinue reading “Is It Love or Infatuation?”
More Keys to a Successful Marriage
A few months ago, I came across an article (written in April of this year) by Matt Christensen, offering marital advice from 25 people who have been married 25+ years. As my wife and I are just three days away from our 34th wedding anniversary, I thought now would be a good time to writeContinue reading “More Keys to a Successful Marriage”
Keys to a Successful Marriage
As my wife and I approach our 32nd anniversary, I’ve been thinking about what has enabled us to have a successful marriage. By this I mean not just staying married but enjoying each other’s presence. (I have been with couples who have been married a long time but who don’t enjoy being together.) In lightContinue reading “Keys to a Successful Marriage”
To the Remnant 