Thoughts
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A Piece of the Puzzle
I like to see a person as a puzzle. All their pieces fitting together. That includes thoughts, language, and behaviors. Here are a few puzzle pieces and how I put them together.
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Describing the Problem
To solve a problem you must define it correctly. If you define it correctly you’ve half solved it. This post is not about a solution. It is about accurately describing the problem.
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Bear All Things
Stephen shares a wife’s voice in an emotional conflict.
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Seven Reasons to Read
Stephen explains seven reasons a husband should read this blog to his wife.
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Happy Father’s Day
I am remembering my dad today. He did thousands upon thousands of kind deeds for his family and others.
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The Middle Place
We are HUMAN beings and SPIRITUAL beings. We often get trapped in the space between being HUMAN and being SPIRITUAL.
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CO
Stephen takes a page from Ken Costa and applies it to marriage. Learn about the concept of Co.
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Podcast: From Recovery to Growth Mission
Recovery from addiction is more than just getting back on your feet. Recovery is this beautiful bridge to an exciting phase of self-discovery and growth.
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Goodness and Joy-Not
Here are two thinking errors for you to review: 1) You can’t punish yourself into goodness. 2) You can’t pleasure your way into being joyful.
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Two Programs: Emotional and Spiritual
We all run two programs. We run a spiritual and an emotional program. Have you ever heard anyone talk about how the two programs work together?
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2 x 4 Love
If you were not loved well as a child, you are always on the hunt for more love. And, If you can’t find love you will use a cheap substitute for love. How many people do you know who use some vice to try to comfort themselves?
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Standing to Support Her
What are God’s men called to do when a wife enters into emotional pain? How should he handle himself? What should he think, do, and say?