Foundational Truth for Marriage

10/10/2025

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08/21/2025

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Today we remember a hero of the faith. Our Founder, Dr. James C. Dobson, passed away this morning. Although we're sorrowful over this loss, we are thankful for his legacy of family ministry that will live on for future generations, and rejoice that he is now in the presence of our Savior.

07/29/2025

HE SAID / SHE SAID
Men and women speak differently.

When a wife says "You ALWAYS do this!"
Husbands, she means you do it so often, it feels like it's every time. Wives, please try to be more precise, it's frustrating.

When a husband says, "I don't ALWAYS do that!"
Husbands, stop arguing and listen to the HEART of her words.
Wives, if you are more precise, then say "it FEELS like always" he will have an easier time hearing you.

And if you are on either side of this, I'm talking to you. YOU should try to make the change first, regardless if you are the man or the woman in the relationship. You go first, and then talk to them later, inviting them to work with you.

Philippians 2:3 "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."

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07/26/2025

CRITIQUES vs. CRITISISMS:
A critique is meant to build you up. A criticism is meant to tear you down. The trick is to see both as a critique. In relationships it is best to see everything as a challenge to be your best self. Then there will be time to address the tone of the criticizer. And that discussion will always be more productive as a result.

Proverbs 15:31-32: "Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding."

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07/21/2025

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When Noah was born, doctors told his young father, Ben, who had Down syndrome, that he wouldn’t be able to raise a child.
That he wouldn’t understand feeding schedules.
That he wouldn’t know how to comfort a crying baby.
That he wouldn’t be enough.

But Ben didn’t listen.

He held his newborn close, kissed his forehead, and whispered,

“I may not know everything… but I know how to love you.”

And love him he did.

Ben fed him with shaking hands, learned lullabies by humming, and rocked him every night until the sun rose. He worked part-time folding napkins at a local diner — saving every penny for Noah’s future.

There were stares. Whispers.
Other parents asked, “Is he… the father?”
Ben would just smile and nod proudly.

“He’s my son. My best friend.”

Noah grew. Ben aged.

Years passed like pages in a quiet book.

Noah became a man. Strong, kind, successful. People would say,

“You turned out so well.”

He’d reply,

“Because I was raised by someone who only saw the world with love.”

As Ben got older, his memory began to fade. He’d forget where he put things. Then names. Then Noah’s.

And one day, he looked into Noah’s eyes and asked,

“Are you my friend?”

Noah held his hand and whispered,

“I’m your boy. The one you raised. The one you gave everything to.”

Now, Noah feeds him. Helps him walk. Hums lullabies when Ben can’t sleep.

He’s not just caring for his father.

He’s repaying the man who raised him… twice.

And when they take pictures now, Noah smiles wide.

Because the world sees an old man with Down syndrome and his adult son.

But he sees his hero.
His teacher.
His heart.

[Chris and Jasmin]

07/18/2025

The only way to have what you want is to want what you already have.

Philippians 4:11-12 (KJV): "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need."

04/16/2025

From the inside, this is so difficult to see. If you're stuck here, I can help.

03/10/2025

02/24/2025

Parents. Please stop trying to do everything for your kids. They should do as much as they are able to do. Failing to let them try is teaching them how to fail before they try.

12/18/2024

Children are always observing parental interactions. They're constantly learning. If your home is struggling with interactions like these, reach out to me. I can help you not only stop it, but turn it around as long as both of you are willing. I'm available in person in Midland, Michigan and also remotely.

Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. And the tongue is sharper than any two-edged sword. Be mindful.