Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. One discipline always leads to another discipline. ~Jim Rohn

Remember that what you believe will depend very much on what you are. ~ Noah Porter

As I evaluate my heart and life before the Lord, He reminds me to focus on who I am “behind [...]

In an “anonymous” email question that came to me regarding the desires and expectations of a wife, I replied by asking, “How would you like to be treated – what do you expect from your husband?”
Here’s “Mrs. Anonuymous’” reply…
To Pastor Rod,
Here is a list of what wives(women)want. This is some of the things I [...]

You would think after over 22 years of marriage that I would have learned to control my anger when I get frustrated. I can honestly say that there are many times where I blow up at my beautiful Beckie or kids for silly or small, manini-kine reasons.
I’m still learning that I need to…
Look out [...]

A man wrote me…”My wife is a gossiping woman – she is unloading her problems about other people at work…on ME!”
My response:
You are her shepherd – her spiritual covering and leader. Coach her into spiritual victory. That may mean listening to her so you can pray, assess and advise her in the way [...]

Growing up, the “true test” of courage, toughness and masculinity was how well you fared in a fight. How fun that was!!!!
~ NOT! Peer pressure, insecurities and a part of me that wanted to prove myself led me to brawl. It was great when the other guy was chicken – but not [...]

Knock knock Rod…are you there?
Yes…I’m here. It’s been a month since I’ve touched my blog – oh…for some good reasons. My parents took my sisters family and our family on a trip to Anaheim!! And you know who’s in Anaheim??? Yes…Mickey, Minnie and the Disney gang! One highlight of our trip was also visiting wiht [...]