Today’s media often portrays fathers negatively and in many derogatory ways. Many times as incompetent, selfish, stupid, foolish, uninvolved individuals who don’t have a clue about their kids, wives or even life. Not a positive role model by any means and certainly not one that a child would want to respect or emulate. There are …
Many of us know of the redemptive powers of the atonement of Jesus Christ. We also know of its ability to remit our sins. But do we comprehend all the enabling powers it allows us to enjoy in this life and beyond. I didn’t! But I do now. Or at least I know much more …
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What sacrifice are you willing to make to attend the temple more frequently? Are you willing to give up one of your regular recreational activities for a day? For a week? How about a month? Is that a sacrifice you are willing to make? President Russell M Nelson said “establish a pattern of regular temple …
Last week’s post was about me choosing to be offended by comments from my sweetheart. Whether you’re choosing to be offended, hurt, angry, jealous, betrayed or whatever emotion is your choice today, this blog is for you. How would you answer this question? “What percentage of shared responsibility do you have in making a …
Have you ever let small insignificant comments or actions become huge relationship changing, marriage damaging things? Your spouse has said something that shouldn’t have offended you but you let it offend you? Have you let the offense go on for hours, days, weeks, or maybe even…years? You know there’s a better, healthier way to deal …
Last night we were inspired by Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, and Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as they taught us about family centered, church supported temple and family history plans. What is a ‘temple and family history plan?’ …
This article originally appeared on Dr. Wally website Imagine that my wife Nancy has been in hard labor for hour after long hour through an entire night and most of the next day. I am by her side trying to comfort her. She is exhausted from relentless and inexpressible pain. Image that she groans, “I …
This article originally appeared on Dr. Wally blog Two amazing people were struggling in their marriage. In desperation, they went to see a therapist. He told them to go home and each spend the week until their next visit creating a list of frustrations with their partner. He promised to help them discuss those frustrations …
This article originally appeared on the Gottman Relationship Blog All relationships, even the most successful ones, have conflict. It is unavoidable. Fortunately, our research shows that it’s not the appearance of conflict, but rather how it’s managed that predicts the success or failure of a relationship. We say “manage” conflict rather than “resolve,” because relationship conflict is …
This article originally appeared on Dr Wally website “Believe in yourself.” “Love yourself.” “Trust yourself.” These messages abound. The very modern and progressive remedy for mortal misery is to build faith in the self. Many of us have tried this formula in our own lives. We have taught it to our children. And by doing …
