Valentines day is when we celebrate LOVE! We don’t just celebrate romantic love, but love for our friends, family, and children. Without understand temperament in the affection area, we can cause those around us pain. Real love misses out on a vital connection if we do not understand the needs of others and if they […]
When you think of pre-marital counseling you may think of it being just for people who are engaged and about it get married. You are not wrong. But pre-marital counseling can also be very beneficial to couples who are dating. And also those who are thinking about taking that next step. Knowing your temperament and […]
Recently we talked about the fears that go along with having come from a broken family as a child. You may feel like it is impossible for you to ever have a healthy and fulfilling marriage. Maybe all the trust and stability you had as a child simply vanished with the breakup of your family. […]
My child and I have a really good relationship, why do I need to understand his temperament? Even if you and your child have a good relationship, it can still be helpful to know their temperament. Some time down the road your relationship may change and you may feel like you do not really understand […]
It is now mid-January and you have probably made a New Years Resolution. Your drive for this resolution may be starting to dwindle down; or you may have given up completely. Sometimes it is hard to remember that resolutions are usually things that have been hard for you to achieve. So, you have waited for […]
Last week I talked about what I have learned these last few years about forgiveness. I talked about why it is important to not only ask the person for forgiveness but to also repent to God. Next, not forgiving someone only hurts you and your relationships. Ephesians 4:31-32 (AMP) says, “Let all bitterness and wrath and […]
We have all wronged and hurt other people in our lives. And we have also been wronged by people we care about. You may have failed to apologized to someone you have hurt. I know that there have been times that I have not asked for forgiveness. I also know that there have been times […]
Bonding with your child is very important. Even before they are born, we talk to them, read to them, and sing to them. We tell them how much we love them and how excited we are to meet them. Bonding with your child doesn’t always happen the way you expect. For me, bonding with my […]