There’s Grace for That and a Lot to Gain
Gifts has always been my primary love language. I really love taking the time to pick up something I’d heard a friend say they wanted or needed weeks back, or […]
Learning to Speak Their Language
Eyes glazed over, I could tell we weren’t speaking his language. He was a pilot for Pete’s sake. How could he not understand what was being said? We own an […]
How To Speak Love Fluently In Your Marriage
Early in my marriage, I searched for books, programs, and advice to help me understand how to build a lasting relationship. Knowing that half the families around me were living […]
The Importance of Dating Your Spouse
This blog was originally posted on the Fathom Family Foundation blog on September 1, 2023. Picture it with me. It’s the beginning of a new month, and we are all […]
Forgiveness and Restoration
I’ve heard it said that when you write, you should write about what you know. The problem is, I’m starting to realize that the more I know, the less I […]
Forgiveness Always Costs Us Something
I can think all the way back to when I was a child when I did something to hurt or offend someone and I was asked to say, “Sorry.” This […]
Forgiveness: When We Find Ourselves Angry at God
This one is tough for me. This is a topic I mostly stay away from as much as I can. Because I know I’m unworthy to ever feel anger or […]
Lighten the Load of Forgiveness with Laughter
Forgiving someone is hard because you worry they might hurt you again if you let them off the hook. No single answer makes forgiving someone any easier, but could laughter […]
Forgiveness and Resurrection of Relationships
As a parent, there is nothing more beautiful, more joy-filled than hearing your newborn cry for the first time. When my son was born, almost 17 years ago, I remember […]
Redeeming Love: A Gift Undeserved
A few nights ago, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of teenagers about what is definitely the most difficult topic that they need to hear . . […]