Love Dare Day 26: April 14, 2020 Before I begin today’s post, I want to give a shout out to my parents for teaching me how to own my responsibility and not blame others for my mistakes. What is Day 26 about: I hear it every single day in my children, “It’s not my fault!” My kids range in ages from 3 years old to 18 years old and each struggle with their own set of life challenges. I am determined to ensure that today’s chapter is a lesson we model and we lead with the understanding of true ...
Love Dare Day 25: April 13, 2020 What is Day 25 about: A hard feeling to fight every time I think about forgiveness is that I think that the person who has wronged me is getting away with it. Day 25 is all about forgiveness. What do I think about the material: The first four words in this chapter is, “This one is tough.” I am not sure I want to continue reading. But, from the title and my life I know that the topic of forgiveness is not an easy one. It is part of our human nature ...
Love Dare Day 23: April 11, 2020 What is Day 23 about: Time is a precious gift given to us each day. Are we like small children that hoard it for ourselves, or do we share this gift with our loved ones? No, this chapter is not about time, but for me it became my focus during the challenge. Today, The Love Dare talks about how love should always be protective from the enemies trying to destroy its purpose. What do I think about the material: So far, this is my favorite chapter during this journey. I most likely ...
Love Dare Day 22: April 10, 2020 What is Day 22 about: Every single human being on this earth, regardless of their circumstance has one thing in common, choice. Sometimes our choices are incredibly limited, but we still have a choice. This chapter explores the choice we make in our love. What do I think about the material: My entire life, that I can remember, has been in church. Throughout the years I thought I had learned every Bible story, but today, I learned the details of the story of Hosea. This story is familiar to me, but I ...
Love Dare Day 21: April 9, 2020 What is Day 21 about: This chapter begins by making a bold statement that Day 20 was the most important day of The Love Dare, so if you missed it, go back, but if not, let’s talk about routine. What do I think about the material: We talked yesterday about how we are not capable of loving our spouse unconditionally without tapping into the true source of that love. A friend asked me that if I thought love in general came from God, even if that person isn’t saved. It is my ...
Love Dare Day 16: April 2, 2020 What is Day 16 about: During our first pre-marital session with our pastor, I remember him telling us that it is vital to a marriage for the couple to spend time together in prayer. Even for a Christian couple, this was oddly challenging for Jess and I. Day 16 of The Love Dare is all about interceding for your significant other. What do I think about the material: I find this chapter quite interesting for several reasons, but mostly for the way the author speaks about why we should pray. It is ...
Love Dare Day 20: April 8, 2020 What is Day 8 about: Love is the most mysterious emotions on the planet. I truly believe because its source is from a well that even the greatest minds can’t comprehend. Love is from God and day 20 talks all about it. What do I think about the material: As I develop myself as a writer, I often ask, “What is the overall theme to my writing?” I have written 3 self-help ebooks, a 2-act play, and I am working on a psychological thriller. The one common theme to all of these ...
Love Dare Day 19: April 7, 2020 What is Day 19 about: One of the most important lessons of my marriage is that loving my wonderful wife Jessica unconditionally is impossible. Well, at least it is impossible based on my own natural ability. Day 19 is about understanding how we are humans and therefore we fail. The only way to love with agape love is to seek the true master. What do I think about the impossible material: I am a bit of a perfectionist. Long time ago, my parents instilled in me a tremendous work ethic. I grew ...
Love Dare Day 18: April 6, 2020 Do we really know our mate or do we just think we know? What is Day 18 about: This chapter focuses on whether or not we truly understand the person we are in love with. What I think about the material: Have you ever been in a conversation and thought to yourself, “I could say anything and the other person would not even hear me.” I can’t speak for women, but as a man and a natural problem solver it is incredibly challenging to listen to understand. Not that I struggle with ...
Love Dare Day 17: April 4, 2020 What is Day 17 about: Day 17 in The Love Dare uses intimacy in the title, but the chapter is really about secrets. How do intimacy and secrets relate? What do I think about the material: This topic is a sensitive one for Jessica and I, but not why you would think. Growing up keeping my own secrets was always a challenge. I often overshared my own experiences or thoughts and it often caused unneeded pain in my life. Unfortunately I didn’t learn much from the scars. Fast forward to my marriage ...