Blog Articles
Loving Imperfect People
We are called to a life of loving others. “Let us love one another” (1 John 4:7, 11, 21). That simple command is both beautiful
Navigating Differences in Parenting
Julie and Eric are parents of two young children, trying to navigate their parenting differences. Julie emphasizes empathy and positive reinforcement in her parenting
Balancing Your Marriage and Parenting Roles
Nora Ephron writes, “When you have a baby, you set off an explosion in your marriage, and when the dust settles, your marriage is
Beliefs That Shape Your Marriage
We all hold thousands of beliefs, big and small, about ourselves, our spouses, and our marriages. Some may be true, but I suspect many
The Kids are Gone…or Soon Will Be
The kids are gone or soon will be. Ah, the empty nest. You may have mixed emotions about this, but the empty nest is
Choose Hope
This is the audio and PowerPoint slides of a message I gave at the Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center in Alton Bay, NH on
Let’s Have a Good Cry
This video originally was a Facebook Live broadcast on my social media page. Date: September 9, 2020 I would love to hear from
So, What’s on Your Mind?
I read about an African-American pastor who started his sermon by asking, "Did you wake up this morning with Jesus on your mind?" The
Stress and Relationships: How to Minimize the Negative Impact
Stress is one of the main catalysts for common relationship problems. And we are living in a stressful situation. This video is an edited
Finish Strong in Your Marriage
Let’s face it: starting well is relatively easy. Finishing well is a different matter! Starting that new diet or exercise program is kind of
Where is Jesus?
Sharing some thoughts I had while on tour in Israel about faith and the storms we may encounter in relationships and daily life.
Family-Keeper vs. Lawn-Keeper
It brings me immense pleasure to walk among the finely manicured blades of grass adorning my front yard. I spend time on my knees
Help Your Marriage Feel Less Stressed
How do you react to stress in your marriage? Some people take everything in stride. Their naturally laid-back attitude shines through even in stressful
Avoiding Reckless Words
The Bible clearly defines the power of our words: “Reckless words pierce like a sword” (Proverbs 12:18), and “The tongue has the power of life
Maintaining Boudaries in a Chronic Illness Marriage
A big risk for chronic illness couples is that their marriage will become completely identified with the chronic illness. There is little joy individually
I Want Cammie!
This article was written by Cindy Batson in 2005 and updated in 2008. It is posted here posthumously following her death in February 2018.
A Wedding Prayer
This is a prayer I often use in weddings and at the end of marriage seminars. Heavenly Father, You have so consecrated the covenant
Inappropriate Relationships
Do you have inappropriate relationships? An inappropriate relationship is any relationship with another person that pulls us away from loving our spouses fully and
How Are You Doing?
How are you doing?I’ve been asked that question many times since Cindy’s unexpected death on February 19, 2018. It’s not an easy question to answer
Wheelchair Adventures
Because of Cindy’s walking disability and using a wheelchair, we require special lodging accommodations when traveling. It has not always been smooth sailing for
In Sickness and In Health
On our wedding day in 1972, I spoke words of everlasting promise to my wife in front of family and friends. They sounded so
Are You A Great Lover?
A great lover in a great marriage is a disciplined lover. Discipline may seem to be an odd character trait for a lover, and the
Against All Odds
Have you ever been in a situation or circumstance where there were a lot of problems and it appeared that there was no way out?
Attitude Influences Your Marriage
You cannot always change your environment, but you can change your attitude. The day after a heavy rain, you can look down and see puddles
Marriage Maintenance
Many people rarely think about improving their marriage unless it is in trouble. “People get so caught up in careers, raising kids and satisfying
How Flexible Are You?
I frequently speak on adjusting to a chronic illness in marriage. I have three adjustable wrenches with me to show that some seasons of marriage
Married to My Best Friend
Throughout the years of our marriage we have developed a friendship love of mutual affection, rapport, and comradeship. It did not automatically appear when the
A Promise to Love
Love is so important to the marriage relationship that one would sacrifice prime rib for it. At least that is the implication of Proverbs 15:17