During one of our workshops when teaching about developing better communication skills , a young man once asked, “If I absolutely know I’m right, then why should I let my wife win an argument?” Though […]
Dalia and I had the fortune to have our godson, Ryan, and his wife, Amber, visit us from Detroit this past Easter weekend. Ryan and Amber just married last year. Dalia and I walked with […]
My wife, Dalia and I have a wonderful praise report. Just this week, we placed our primary house for sale on the real estate market. In the first day that it was shown, we received […]
I spent this weekend at our annual retreat with a great group of married couples that my wife Dalia and I have the pleasure of leading in our local church’s marriage ministry. We consider these […]
Many cultures across the globe have a love for superheroes. We enjoy watching them use their innate or acquired talents to make a positive difference in the world. A couple of weekends ago, I went […]
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days with my adult son Quilan for our father-son getaway. This year we went to Atlantic City New Jersey. It was a great […]
In sports, the term ‘sweep’ is used when one team wins every single game in a multi-game series thus defeating its opponent without any losses. A sweep is a sign of complete and utter domination. […]
I remember when growing up in my parent’s home, my mother had very low tolerance for a dirty house. My mother was never in the military. But, I tell people all the time that mom […]
As a kid growing up in Southern Virginia, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother Minnie. My grandmother was a kind hearted woman with little formal education but immeasurable wisdom and generosity. I […]
I am often asked the secret to a great marriage. Over the twenty years since I started this journey in the marriage enrichment space, I have read many books, spoken with hundreds (if not thousands) […]
I am frequently asked what it takes to have a great marriage. Most couples have absolutely no idea that greatness is only possible in their ‘zone of genius’. Sadly, most couples never get close to […]
Check out the video to hear best selling author and entrepreneur Grant Cardone say it all. It’s hard to believe that one month is now officially in the books. The time just flies, doesn’t it? […]
Husbands often struggle to share their needs. But, what if they did? We husbands are a funny bunch. In some ways we are paragons of contradiction. Some of us have a tough exterior but are […]
It doesn’t take a miracle to transform your marriage. It just takes some small decisions. Great marriages don’t just happen. They are co-created—with each spouse contributing 100% to its success. Today I met a couple […]
Without constant attention, marriage can become stale and frustrating. The bible offers insight into how to keep it fresh. Our refrigerators and cupboards are full of products with stamped expiration dates. Except for infant formula, […]
Cross-cultural marriages are at risk for misunderstanding; however, they thrive where grace abounds. “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate,” from the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke, was a line not directed to cross-cultural […]
A “No Matter What” attitude elevates the altitude of your marriage. During a recent presentation to a group of couples, one of the participants questioned my assertion that we could love our spouse “no matter what”. […]
Most couples live below their potential as a couple; however, there are seven signs to know when you’re moving in the right direction You may think of your children, having imagined finding your purpose in […]
Ruth Graham’s prayers were the success of her marriage and the success of her famous husband Billy Graham. These prayers are critical for all pre-marital couples. Over the past few weeks, I have had a […]
Many couples struggle with taking their intimacy to a better level. But, it is possible. Over the past several years, I have spoken and taught thousands of couples about the importance of growing their marriage into the […]
Couples who know how to listen, know how to thrive. Those with poor listening skills have a poor relationship. When you think of the greatest leadership development organizations in the country of what do you […]