Make one-to-one mentoring easier by learning what to do and what not to do.  Click to learn more. Tip#1 – Find your PLACE Pray: simple yet powerful act Listen: people want to feel heard Ask: good questions foster productive dialogue Consider: think slowly and biblically Encourage: uplift rather than beat down Tip#2 – Avoid the common mistakes […]

Me! Me! Me! Acknowledging my sin helps me view myself honestly and without pretense. by Dave Boehi Direct Link to article on FamilyLife: Me! Me! Me! If you went through premarriage counseling, you may recall some of the subjects you discussed with your pastor or counselor—things like communication, personality differences, finances, and resolving conflict. But […]

Three communication tips based on wisdom gained from years (and years) of trial and error. by Dave Boehi Direct Link to article on FamilyLife: Are You Listening? See if you can relate to any of these situations … Case study #1:  You are watching television, and the score is tied late in a crucial game […]

It comes down to one simple principle—love your neighbor as you would want to be loved. by Barbara Rainey I’ve noticed that most romantic novels and movies contain a common theme. It goes like this: A handsome, intelligent, adventurous, single man on a mission unexpectedly meets a beautiful, equally intelligent single woman under improbable circumstances—often […]

Sometimes it’s the silly things that most couples probably take for granted that I miss the most about my husband. by Sabrina Beasley Direct Link to FamilyLife Article: Confessions of a Young Widow: The Little Things I Miss About Being Married Not long ago, I was in a discussion group of singles, but there happened […]

If you’re keeping score in your marriage, you’re in trouble. by Dave Boehi Direct Link to Article on FamilyLife: The 50/50 Myth Whether we realize it or not, most of our friendships operate according to a 50/50 plan:  “You do your part, and I’ll do mine.”  If the friendship is lopsided—if one person is giving […]