Now here is a recipe for disaster! Of course the last thing that most of want to do is to mess up our children. Yet, we can neglect some basic realities while we rationalize other behaviors. So here it is: “Thirteen Ways to Really Mess Up Your Children.” 1. Break your promises to them regularly. After… Continue reading 13 Ways to Really Mess Up Your Children
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The Post I Hope Many Others Read
The Sex Cafe This is the title of Anne Jackson’s post today. Anne writes regarding her trip to Moldova and what she is learning about sex trafficking. I read this post about what she heard and witnessed in a local cafe. As the father of two daughters, I found this moving, disturbing, and heart breaking.… Continue reading The Post I Hope Many Others Read
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 2)
The following are some reflections on marriage. Maybe you will find these useful. I would love to hear your comments regarding these. Please include in your comment what you would add to this list. (If you missed part one you can find it here.) 11. Many women have a low view of their body image.… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 2)
Question: What Body Issues Are a Part of Our World in 2009?
Recently, one of my daughters sent this video to me. This pressure is very real. > We live in a time of great confusion about the body. Think about what we talk about or experience in this culture. We have conversations about: Obesity Anorexia Botox Breast Augmentation Pornography Cosmetic surgery Thinness Starving, gorging, and purging… Continue reading Question: What Body Issues Are a Part of Our World in 2009?
13 Ways to Hurt Your Marriage
The following are some reflections on behaviors which I have seen dampen, harm, and even destroy a marriage. Charlotte and I both have had a front row seat in watching many marriages through the years. We also know what it is to live together for many years as two human beings who need one another’s… Continue reading 13 Ways to Hurt Your Marriage
Question: How is the Church to Talk About Sex?
What do you think? How should the church be addressing the subject of sex? Think for a moment about our context: 1. We live in a highly sexualized culture. Sexual images are everywhere (advertising, various forms of entertainment, etc.). News in pop culture ranges from “wardrobe malfunctions” at the half time of a Super Bowl… Continue reading Question: How is the Church to Talk About Sex?