You can’t see where you are going; you’ve lost your vision. Maybe you’ve lost your vision for your marriage. The road you were heading down with your spouse was suddenly engulfed by an affair, illness, cancer, or an addiction.  You once could see a bright future for your child, but the light has dimmed because of rebellion, drugs, or sickness.   So, what can you do?  First, pull over. Stop what you are doing for a few hours or maybe even get away for several days to clear your mind. Second, be patient. Wait until the fog clears. You can’t control everything. Here’s more on what you can do when you’re in an emotional fog.

Every mom desires to do her job well. But how can a mom know she’s doing it right?  And with all of the parenting options out there, how can a mother feel confident with her choices? The answer lies in a new book, The Passionate Mom, written by my wife Susan. The book shows mothers what they can start doing today to turn their passion for their children into a plan to protect them and provide them a promising future.  Susan shares the secret for how moms can dare to parent wisely, successfully, and passionately in today’s world. Here’s your chance to read an inspiring chapter from The Passionate Mom and learn how to get your copy.

It seems like everything we hear today links strength with independence… it’s the American way, right?  Well, independence is great if you’re talking about things like freedom and finances, but not when it comes to family relationships. There’s only one independent Being in the universe and it is not you or me!  We are made to be dependent.  A child should depend on, and live under, the authority of his mother and father; because they have his best interests at heart.  A husband and wife should be dependent on each other because the two together are stronger than one.  So encourage your spouse and children to have a healthy dependence on you… and each other.  You can start by using these family fun time cards.