Over the years we have noticed that model homes and remodeled homes have a primary suite that is really quite impressive. There are walk-in closets, lots of space, spa-like bathrooms. The primary suite is huge; kids rooms are small. Emotionally & functionally, however, we find that kids tend to get the big rooms in our life. We neglect caring for the marriage room, and our marriage relationship becomes a hallway where we just pass through to take care of self, take a quick shower, take care of kids.
Marriage
Help Me God . . . Parenting As A Team
The idea of parents working together all of the time is a fantasy. I share this as an encouragement! Marv and I have been partners in parenting (and grand-parenting) for 50 years now, and we still have to work at this. We each have different skills sets and different approaches, and even now, I get surprised that we still have to work at parenting in unison.
Help Me God . . . Dealing With Anger
Behind most anger is fear, frustration, hurt, isolation, depression, guilt, shame, stress, jealousy, rejection, loneliness, helplessness, injustice. In our families, we end up yelling at the people we love most because anger and anxiety are intertwined.
Help Me, God . . . Life Is A Risk
Life has always been a risk. There are risks in relationships, marriage, birthing, adoption, finance, careers, education, traveling. Risks are part of everyday life where we have to take a chance and be vulnerable. Risk feels heavier in 2020. How do we live life so that we can cut down the unwanted risks and enhance life?