Today I decided to treat myself with a run to Starbucks for my favorite seasonal indulgence, a gingerbread latte. As I drove the short distance, I could feel the jolly spirit of Christmas welling up inside of me. It would be the perfect way to start a productive day …or so I thought. Just as…
[Guest Article written by Dave Carder] Infatuation is a drug and like most drugs it can create intoxication and addiction. It can leave you disappointed, disillusioned, and angry. Yet, the search for its thrill is everywhere evident. Just look at the percentages on adultery. Read the the research on workplace affairs. Look at surveys where…
The holiday season brings a wonderful recipe of emotion for many—happiness, love, and maybe a pinch of excitement. However, for others, the holiday season may bring a tsunami of emotional sadness, dread, and loneliness. These individuals feel as if they don’t have much to celebrate . . . or so they think. Individuals who are…
For far too many people, the subject of marriage is like a three-ring circus. First, there is the engagement ring. Next comes the wedding ring. Then, there is suffering! One lady said that she got married because she was looking for the ideal but it quickly turned into an ordeal, and now she wants a…
Dr. Gary Chapman is a world-renowned author and speaker spreading hope, healing, and help to relationships and marriages everywhere. His most recognizable work is New York Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages®. Recently, Dr. Chapman applied his wealth of knowledge to his latest book, Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married where he…
