Truth or Consequences in Marriage

Truth or Consequences in Marriage

Truth is a rare commodity in our world.  Each of us is tempted daily to shade the truth, lie or stay silent.  But is sacrificing the truth worth it in marriage?  And what does it mean for those of us who say we follow Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life?...
How to Excuse Lying to Your Spouse

How to Excuse Lying to Your Spouse

Telling lies in marriage is one of the most common problems in marriage.  And one of the most common ways we lie in marriage is using the LBO technique. And to be painfully honest, I’ve used it a lot in the past.   That’s why I know so much about it…...
Lies, Crazy Thoughts and Truth

Lies, Crazy Thoughts and Truth

In marriage, believing a lie can lead to some very crazy thoughts.  One that I had about my spouse, was this. “Lou Ann is my Enemy” I kept having this thought despite knowing we are on the same team and that she wants the best for me.  I realized this...
Locating the Lies in Life

Locating the Lies in Life

I hate weeds.  Especially “Johnson grass”.  If you are not familiar with this weed, it is officially considered one of the 10 worst weeds in the world.  And it grew in my parent’s yard.  Which meant I was always battling it… Like most weeks, it...
Three Reasons We Love our Lies

Three Reasons We Love our Lies

In my previous post, I discussed how I found out that an important part of my life was based on a lie that I had believed for decades. And it brings up an important question. Why are we so prone to be lies?  It seems to have been a problem starting with Adam and Eve. ...