Thoughts

  • You Can’t Offend Me!

    You Can’t Offend Me!

    “You can’t offend me!” Recently, I heard myself making this new statement to another man. And I was shocked. It’s so much different than my old program, “I want you to like me.”

  • Super Communicators

    Super Communicators

    When talking with your wife do you sometimes get lost or say the wrong thing? That is understandable. Because sometimes one dialogue includes three different conversations.

  • The Solution

    The Solution

    How do you have a peaceful and joyful adult life? How do you run an adult emotional system that is full of ease, calm, and rest?

  • Love Challenge

    Love Challenge

    Jesus loved. You have one spiritual assignment today. It is to love like Jesus.

  • Your Trauma Awareness

    Your Trauma Awareness

    Do you know your past traumas? Do you know how you were wounded? Are you close to the pain in your soul?

  • Welcome to My Circle

    Welcome to My Circle

    Here is an observation for discussion. It’s about early relationship development. There appears to be three stages. For this discussion the focus is on the third stage.

  • The Disconnection Cycle

    The Disconnection Cycle

    Here is an example of the Disconnection Cycle in a husband-wife relationship. 

  • Recognizing Patterns

    Recognizing Patterns

    It’s wonderful to see a man having an emotional breakthrough. It’s a soul satisfying thrill when a brother has an ah ha moment. Especially when he gains insight into his own relationship pattern. 

  • Overcoming Dread

    Overcoming Dread

    I have lived in dread for 30 years. The main feeling was fear. It was a fear of failing. I tried to not live in dread but I’d fail and fail over and over again.

  • Being Loved Well

    Being Loved Well

    Here are a few comments rolled into one story. These are all related to being loved well.

  • Discover the Power of ‘Co’ in Relationships and Recovery

    Discover the Power of ‘Co’ in Relationships and Recovery

    In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen talk about the power of “co,” meaning “together” or “jointly,” in relationships and recovery. They dive into how collaboration and connection are essential for personal growth and healing, especially in marriage and overcoming addiction.

  • After the Climb

    After the Climb

    Yesterday I wrote about hitting a wall. Walls are events and challenges God uses to grow you. What are some positive outcomes from going through a wall experience?