The original blog can be found at the startmarriageright.com website by clicking here. My beautiful wife, Christi, is Canadian. If you know anything about Canadian weddings you understand the reception north of the border tends to be more elaborate than its American counterpart, often full of skits, family speeches, dancing and games that keep everybody laughing and crying—often at… View Post
The Power of Kindness (Thriving Family Magazine)
Published by Thriving Family Magazine Were you ever bullied on the playground? Or called names by the neighbor kid? Do you have an annoying co-worker? A friend (or spouse) who pushes your buttons? As a kid, I’ll never forget my mom admonishing me, “Josh, kill them with kindness.” But what does this mean? The motive behind it sounds harsh,… View Post
Finding Goodness (Thriving Family Magazine)
Published by Thriving Family Magazine Growing up, my sister and I often went to our grandmother’s house for sleepovers. As our parents dropped us off, they would threaten us with that infamous warning, “Now you kids be good, do you hear?” How often have you said that as a parent? Right before you offer up that desperate prayer that… View Post
Search Your Thoughts
I have been thinking commonly about the glory of God. As I question my purpose and reason for living, I have come to the conclusion based on the Bible that I exist to glorify God–solely. So that’s what I do. I try to live my life in a way that glorifies God. Before I depart each morning I pray over… View Post