My trip to the Kiniwata Island in the Pacific was a memorable one. Although the island was beautiful and I had an enjoyable time, the thing I remember most about my trip was the fact “Johnny Lingo gave eight cows for his wife.” I’m reminded of it every time I see a woman belittle her Read More …

  Families today are often made up of broken hearts, broken lives, people who have made mistakes, and people who have done wrong things. Yet God has another picture for how He wants the family to be. This is His portrait for how a kingdom family is designed. Psalm 128 lays it out very plainly. Read More …

Dear Friend, One day, during a marriage seminar, a man I deeply respect just happened to mention going on something called a “vision retreat” with his wife. A vision retreat? That was the first I’d heard of it. I asked what it was. He couldn’t believe I didn’t know. “You’re the marriage guy and you’ve Read More …

  If you’ve been married for any time at all, then you know that marriage is a union requiring both the strength and submission of our wills. In the early hours of matrimony, when every face is painted with a smile and endorphins are passed around like candy, unity is an easy choice. But like Read More …