I’m no expert on marriage, but I have learned one thing in over thirty years since I said I do: being in love isn’t enough to build a solid marriage. …
When to Call a Marriage Counsellor
The why, when and how of reaching out in order to grow a stronger, lasting marriage. When Sharol and I were marriage pastors at a large church in California, we …
Don’t You Care if We Drown?
It had been a long day of teaching for Jesus. The crowds that had gathered around Him were so large that He had gotten into a boat and taught from …
Five Guideposts to Help You Raise Jesus Followers
No maps. No GPS. Few street signs. Those are three important reasons why I don’t drive in developing countries; I’d get lost. Raising our kids to follow Christ is a …
A Good Marriage is Like Golf and Baseball
Marriage Is A Team Sport Sports are huge in my family. My wife, our two sons, and I were all university sports athletes, so you can imagine how much time …
Like Your Work, Love Your Wife
When Careers and Family Collide The great Canadian philosopher, John Candy, sums up the greatest challenge men will ever face in the classic movie, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Candy’s character, …
3 Ways to Become a Great Girl-Dad
I never imagined that my work as a pediatrician would lead me to consult with NFL players in the NFL Fatherhood Initiative about how to be better fathers. What did …
You Should Call Your Dad
The last time I spoke with my dad was June 17, 1996. It was Father’s Day. I rarely phoned him—our conversations were mostly awkward and terse, often edgy. He was, …
I’ve Become a Parent to my Parents…Now What?
“Dad, there is no conference call and no supplier. It must have been a dream.”
A Soul Mate – Not Just A Bed Mate!
From one man to another, make time to talk I can still remember the evening, more than twenty years ago, when my wife Colleen looked at me and said, “Steve, …