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E Lüge Wiesel wrote, "The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference." And divorce usually happens because one or both spouses have become indifferent. They didn't hate each other, but like all couples, they fought. And they couldn't resist seeing conflict as a sign of a terrible marriage. So they drifted into indifference. But indifference doesn't have to describe your marriage. I am not writing to tell you that couples should never argue. I am writing to say that you had better argue. You have an opportunity to show love when you know how to argue effectively with your spouse. Here are 3 ways to make your marriage arguments productive. 1. Be honest. Sure, maybe you don't lie directly to your wife. But when you talk about a problem, do you sound worse than it is? Or do you have relevant thoughts and feelings that you don't want to share? Honesty doesn't just happen. Often a spouse is prone to half-truths and reveals only inc...

I If we have learned anything as a country throughout our history, it is that how we lead leaders in times of crisis defines legacy and often decides whether it is reviled or adored. For times of crisis reveal the heart and skills (or lack thereof) of leaders far more quickly than times of peace and prosperity. In churches, families, and work settings of all kinds, true leaders can bring people together despite the chaos that surrounds them. Here are 5 Cs leaders must provide in times of crisis. 1. Rest Resisting the urge to panic in a crisis is crucial for leaders. This is how a leader lays the foundation for everything else that will follow. By remaining calm, a leader can think, analyze, problem solve, and communicate more effectively. Calm is not the absence of fear, but the presence of mind to put fear aside and focus on what is important. 2. Compassion When we lose our ability to see the humanity in others, we begin to lose sight of our morals and ethics. Having comp...