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As associate pastor at Community Church of Greenwood and director of One Hope, a marriage and family ministry, I have the opportunity to address a variety of questions about marriage, relationships, faith and life on a daily basis. And one of my life's passions

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 4 of 192
If only becoming a better person were the result of simple desire, our world would probably be a much better place, because who doesn't want to be a better person? But our experience tells us that desire alone is not enough to make it happen.Desire is certainly a good place to begin, however. Because, in a sense, if you don't... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life: 5 of 230
We've all done it. Faced with a situation that requires a choice - we know the right choice - but we make the wrong choice. Even when we've made that same wrong choice many times before, and it has never turned out well. Why?I think the answer requires an understanding of the culture in which we live and basic human nature.He... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips for a long lasting marriage: 9 of 138
Our society loves to simplify the complex - give me the five things I need to do to make my marriage last. Unfortunately, when it comes to marriage, it isn't always that simple. However, based on my own experience in a marriage of nearly 25 years, as well as my work with other couples, I believe there are three general pr... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Common causes and reasons for divorce: 1 of 13
While there are a variety of reasons and causes for divorce, all of which should concern us, my work with couples considering divorce over the last several years leads me to believe the primary cause for a majority of divorces is a decline in love, hope and work. In a healthy marriage, these three primary, interrelated co... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology How to save your marriage after infidelity: 1 of 12
Marital infidelity is one of the most painful events an individual can experience. The sense of personal betrayal and lack of worthiness felt by the victim of infidelity is a difficult thing from which to recover. Often, it ends in divorce.But is that the right choice? Can a marriage be saved after infidelity? Should it be sa... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Why do marriages fail: 4 of 25
Having worked with hundreds of couples over the last several years, and having experienced significant challenges in my own marriage in years past, I have pondered why marriages fail for some time. At one time I thought the reason marriages fail was as varied as the number of couples who struggle with their marriages. How... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Is divorce really the best solution for you?: 9 of 38
In our day, divorce has become so socially acceptable that, when problems arise in a marriage, it is often viewed as the first, and sometimes only, option. But is it the right option?I thought it was for me. About 13 years ago, nearly 12 years into my marriage, I thought divorce was the only option. I was unhappy with my life... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Contemplating the purpose of life: 65 of 148
Why am I here? Where did I come from? Is there any purpose to my existence? What's wrong with the world? Can anything be done to fix it?Big questions. But are there any answers? Every human being wrestles with these questions at some point in life. Some ponder them, then move on through their daily existence. Others become pa... More..