How Long Is Too Long?

I do not think we should use television as the measure of all attention spans. I have heard people of all ages listen for hours as a speaker or two gives ...

Listening with a Closed Mouth

Listening intently with one's mouth shut is a basic communication skill needed in marriages.

Attention Expresses Love

One of the greatest expressions of love is simply to notice people and to pay attention to them.

He Walked Away Crushed

Several years ago, my second son, Steve, tried out for the high school football team. One day he walked into my office and proclaimed with great excitement, ...

Are We Talking Problems or Solutions?

The following story shows how the difference between men's and women's communication styles can lead to misunderstanding in marriage:

Eve had a ...

A Groom By Any Other Name

Quoted from Pastoral Life magazine: My pastor and I were talking about the advisability of writing down the names of the bride and groom and keeping them ...