My daughter, Sara asked me if I could build her a certain piece of furniture. I said, “Of course.” In fact, I gave her a certificate for it for Christmas. Two years ago. The problem was that I didn’t know how I was going to build it. I do well with plans, but not making […]
relationships
Why Hospitality is Better than Entertainment
Have you entertained friends lately? That’s an interesting term – “entertained.” Usually, entertainment is something we seek to keep from getting bored. We watch TV, go to movies or attend a sporting event. When we’re being entertained, we’re not doing anything. We’re watching, not doing. We use the term innocently enough when we have people […]
10 Top Ways to Stay Married (Top post replay)
10. Never criticize your spouse in public, to anyone. Ever. 9. Everybody has advice. Ignore most of it. 8. When your communication isn’t working, your spouse isn’t the enemy. The enemy is probably the way you’re communicating. 7. In conflict, remind each other that you’re on the same team. 6. Don’t let pressure get between […]