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05/19/2023

HAPPY FRIDAY! Noella (aka: mama) (😂) & I are geared up for a good day. We’re NOT responsible for all our external stimuli BUT we are in charge of our mindset.

05/17/2023

Mental intimacy is just as powerful and essential to a good marriage as physical s*x or a house full of material things.

05/11/2023

She is communicating even if silently. Husbands, what signs do you see? And, what actions are you taking?

But when a woman shows signs of being unhappy over an extended period, husbands you must take decisive action immediately. The happiness and longevity of your marriage depend on it. Men, how can you tell if your wife is unhappy with you, with herself, or with life in general?It is a stereotypical fa...

05/08/2023

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05/04/2023

Don’t get it confused, we can’t hold someone accountable if they haven’t given us the green light to do so (the exception is parents raising kiddos😄). Read more in this week’s blog.

Accountability is important in the life of a believer. But it shouldn’t just keep us from evil – it should spur spiritual growth and development. “She’s always correcting me,” said the clearly irate husband, “and she never mentions the things I do right…only the things that she thinks ...

04/28/2023

Mostly anything that is forced upon a person is antithetical to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read more in this week’s blog.

They could be right. However, forgiveness is voluntary, not forced. There are other issues taking place in the person’s heart that need prayer and a touch from the Holy Spirit but forcing them to forgive is not the spiritual or emotionally healthy solution. Have you ever experienced “forced forg...

04/21/2023

Encouragers aren’t merely cheerleaders who support any and everything people want to do. That’s a sycophant. Encouragers want to ask, “Will my support bring out the best? Will I bring God glory?” Read more in this week’s blog.

I ask myself, “Am I living up to that calling? Have I spread love and good deeds in my walk of faith? Have I responded to a cry for help? Have I given anyone an encouraging word?" An Air National Guardsman was arrested after allegedly applying to be a hitman online. Iowa teens were upset with a Sp...

04/19/2023

04/13/2023

The enemy knows that if he can get enough wrong things going on in our heads, they will eventually come out of our mouths, then show up in our actions. Read more in this week’s blog.

The proof is that we recover much quicker. We deflect the lies and bring forth the truth God has said to us and about us. Speaking the truth will win many battles that ignite in our minds and hearts. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to go through trials with a bulletproof mindset. What once wou...

04/11/2023

04/07/2023

Changing the landscape of an emotionally immature person is daunting, if possible. Read more in this week’s blog.

The truth is emotional maturity must be learned and practiced. I’ll say it again: emotional maturity must be learned and practiced. No matter where you are at on the range of emotional maturity, you can grow. Let’s start with a working definition for emotional maturity. Emotionally mature people...

04/04/2023

(THIS POST IS NOT PROMOTING MY POLITICS). Kenneth and I had a chance to share my role as an elected member of the Texas Governor’s Board for License Professional Counselors with US House of Representative to the 2nd Congressional District - Dan Crenshaw. He is a former Navy Seal. I am posting this photo to my timeline as a testimony of God’s purpose and plans for my life. I am keeping my hope alive and faith in the work God has for me while on this earth.

04/03/2023

The gospel invitation is come as you are. The gospel promise is you will not stay as you are. I am forever thankful for Passion Week.

03/30/2023

Who has given me permission to speak into their life to influence them? I am their role model. Read more in this week’s blog.

The wonderful phrase Each One, Teach One is an African proverb that originated in the United States during slavery when Africans were denied education. When someone learned how to read or write, it became their responsibility to teach someone else. The idea is to spread knowledge for the betterment....

03/22/2023

Never let the sun set on your anger. You might have to stay up all night and fight it out until the matter is settled. Read more in this week’s blog.

A spouse deserves to be able to recharge and feel healthy within the marriage. A child should know that a parent’s anger ends toward them. A friend should be secure after messing up and not subjected to on-going anger. Are you angry? Have you made someone angry? In your marriage, friendship, with ...

03/17/2023

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03/14/2023

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03/08/2023

Even in our dark days, uncertainties, hurts, pains, and losses, WE NEED NOT conclude “WE WILL NEVER GET THRU THIS.” Where there is God, there is hope.

I know very little about Senator Fetterman but he did the right thing! His action of voluntarily checking himself into a hospital to receive help should be applauded.. On February 16, 2023, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed Hospital due to clinical depression. One....

03/01/2023

Someone said, “Too much cargo in a boat will cause it to capsize.” What if we applied this quote to our relationships? Read more in this week’s blog.

Rescuers might very well desire to be in relationships with people who are independent, who don’t need their ongoing help. However, subconsciously Rescuers oftentimes find themselves building relationships with people who are needy. Do you try to fix, rescue, or protect people in your life from th...

02/23/2023

Stop. Drop. & Roll away from the proverbial parent-child”ish” marriage. Read more in this week’s blog.

We can also experience a lack of attraction (obviously being married with a pseudo parent-figure isn’t attractive), anxiety, and if it continues for long enough, contempt. Contempt is a relationship killer. Think about when you and your spouse have discussed your marriage whether positively and ne...

02/18/2023

Honoring a parent is a “touchy”subject. Read more in this week’s blog.

The way we treat our parents can be an indicator of the respect we have for God Himself. Others also observe how we treat our parents, including our own children. Let them learn from our example. If you are blessed to have one or both parents still with you, YOU ARE BLESSED. The Bible is crystal cle...

02/10/2023

Dating? Married? Looking for Love? Hone in on a person’s personal hygiene. Read more in this week’s blog.

He appeared to be rushing so I’m assuming he went right back to work. I wanted to yell at him to “get back in here and wash your hands – it’s company policy!” but I exercised restraint. From the stall…to the hall.I dashed into a local McDonald’s restroom a few days ago and stood beside...

02/02/2023

Dollars and sense: it’s important to take account for money matters. Read more in this week’s blog.

When one lists the major causes of strife in marital relationships, money is often at or near the top of the list. So often, one spouse is a saver and the other spouse is a spender. That combination can be a recipe for disaster. Couples have to learn to work together and it is possible. "Money is th...

01/27/2023

Not all marital problems operate on the same level, be discerning before you make a move. Read more in this week’s blog.

Marriage is not for sissies - it can be hard. In our experience as Certified Life Coaches and Christian counselors, Vanessa and I have been privy to so many stories of dysfunction and brokenness, so many tales of lost love. The couple had only been married for a few months when they had a disagreeme...