One of the most sobering passages in the New Testament is James 3:2: “We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” . James is telling us like it is. No sugar-coating the truth. We all stumble. We all fall short. We all need help.   That truth extends to every husband and wife needing help with challenges in their marriage. In my marriage of 30+ years with Shawn, we have sought help a number of times for...

As I reflect back on this day, it all really started with my morning walk… Each Sunday morning, I try to get in about a 30-minute walk not long after I get up. This is part of my morning routine on Sundays prior to my wife and I heading off to church. This morning, it was quite chilly, so my walking pace was a little more brisk than normal. As I think of early this morning, I am thankful to God for warm clothes in the blustery wind, and for the sunshine that peeked through the clouds a time...

Friend: Noun 1: One attached to another by affection or esteem 2: One that is not hostile 3: A favored companion 4: A person included in...