One year from today, your marriage could be better than it is now. It’s not a matter of willpower, trying to “be a better spouse.” It’s not avoiding tough conversations or trying to ignore the things that bug you. It happens when you’re intentional about your relationship. It’s kind of like investing. Some people buy […]
Preparation
How the Future Can Steal Our Joy
I stopped a high-speed car chase. It was 1978, and I was driving my wife’s Pontiac Firebird. Blue, sporty, white interior. Classy, just like her. The light turned green, and I started through the intersection – unaware of the police chase approaching from my left. The driver had stolen the car after robbing a liquor […]
How To Become a Great Follower
I was wandering through a bookstore the other day, noticing which sections were the largest. There were tons of books about finances, computer programs, self-help and business. I assumed that these sections were large because people were buying those kinds of books. Bookstores don’t try to dictate people’s tastes; they find out what those tastes […]