On June 1st, my wife and I celebrated 34 years of marriage. And no – we didn’t just survive those years – we’ve grown stronger through them. People often ask us, “What’s your secret?” I can sum it up in one word: priorities. But before I share what’s kept us going for three decades, let me tell you how it all began…we met on a blind date. Not the kind set up by an app with … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: 3 Questions Your Teenager Is Asking
Have you ever wondered why teens think, feel and act the way they do? If you have a teenager living in your home, chances are you have asked those "why" questions that can leave you as a parent dazed and confused. Even though the teen years can be an exciting and fun season, it can also be confusing and uncomfortable for teenagers and parents alike. The most challenging … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Four Stages of Marriage
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average length of marriage that ends in divorce is just eight years. In my experience working with married couples over the past 25 years, I have found that there are four stages in a marriage relationship. Unfortunately, most couples never get past stage two. What are the four stages of marriage? Stage 1: Thrill Every couple … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Pandemic of Peer Pressure
Any adult or parent reading this article can say that the world our children live in today is far different from the world we grew up in. In fact, with the technology of our smartphones, we now have access and exposure to just about everything you can imagine. With all the apps, gaming devices and platforms our kids have access to and communicate through, they are more … [Read more...]
Adventure Week Sports and Arts Camp With ReThink Life Church
ReThink Life Church hosted its 2018 Adventure Week in July. The sports and arts camp welcomed children from kindergarten through fifth grade. It began on July 16 and lasted for four days. There were about 300 kids who participated in activities such as football, dancing, drama, cheerleading and baseball. The theme this year was “champions,” so their activities were based on … [Read more...]