Present Over Perfect

What is your “go to” way of living your life? Present or Perfect? These are two simple words with depth and meaning beyond face value. The words PRESENT and PERFECT can be significant in our day-to-day lives and can have a dramatic impact on the way we...

Conflict in Young Marriages

Conflict is part of life, how we handle it is another story. The first place we learn about conflict is in the home, ask yourself “How was conflict handled in my home growing up?” was conflict a constant in your house? Was it non-existent? Were you able to...

Do You Have an Overactive Nervous System?

Sometimes the nervous system can feel like it is totally out of wack. We may experience this as constant anxiety, hyper-alertness or restlessness in our bodies. We may find that we are hyper-vigilant and always looking out for threats. Many of us...

The Magic Five Hours

Awhile ago, my wife and I brought my son to the pediatrician for his sixth-month check up. “Your son is in the 90th percentile,” the doctor said with a smile, which made my fatherly pride swell up. Then she added, “in body weight.” I took...