Similar to the wisdom of Proverbs, every Monday I will share a practical wisdom quote. I pray this quote will make a difference in your personal life and relationships.
Monday, July 1, 2019
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” Ruth Graham
I thought I would make this Wednesday’s blog post fun by seeking your favorite restaurants from around the U.S.
Last week my wife and I attended the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference to learn marketing ideas for the future launching (released later in 2019) of my Christian marriage book, SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS - Practical Skills and Tools That Build a Strong Satisfying Relationship. We had delicious barbecue at MARK’S FEED STORE in Elizabethtown voted “Best of Louisville.”
I am sure you have eaten at wonderful restaurants. Will you please email your favorite restaurant either locally or during your travels? I will not share your name but only your restaurant suggestion in future blog posts. Others will delight in discovering hidden gem restaurants.
Today: Please email your restaurant recommendation to info@DrRandySchroeder.com.
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Similar to the wisdom of Proverbs, every Monday I will share a practical wisdom quote. I pray this quote will make a difference in your personal life and relationships.
Monday, June 24, 2019
The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply.
One of the primary ways to demonstrate unconditional love with your child is through various forms of contact. Shown below are 7 ways to establish meaningful contact with your child.
1. Physical contact. Affection is the cement to a relationship and your child thrives on physical touch.
2. Eye contact. The best attentive listening happens through continual eye connection.
3. Time contact. Time equals love so love your child by spending daily time together.
4. Meal contact. Meals at the table not only strengthen a parent-child bond but also provide a time for establishing values.
5. Prayer contact. Regularly pray with your child: in the morning, in the car, at meals, before bedtime, etc.
6. Monthly date contact. Plan a one-on-one monthly date with your child outside the home.
7. Activity contact. Regularly enjoy activities together like playing catch, riding a bike, going to the movies, shooting baskets, building with Legos, hitting golf balls, etc.
Today: Implement these seven contact ideas as well as create your own meaningful contact action plan.
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Similar to the wisdom of Proverbs, every Monday I will share a practical wisdom quote. I pray this quote will make a difference in your personal life and relationships.
Monday, June 17, 2019
“There is no shame in having fallen. Nor any shame in being born into a lowly estate. There is only shame in not struggling to rise. And also shame for not wishing to attain the better. Or not dreaming about it and praying for it.” Samuel Amalu
Value is one of the best synonyms for love. Parents who value their child will develop a responsible decision-making adult one day. Shown below are seven essentials for valuing a child.
1. Live your Christian faith. A parent has the privilege to be a faith example through regular worship, daily prayer life, and godly words and actions.
2. Regular chores. Give simple work for your child but make it happen regularly. Work builds both self-confidence and self-worth.
3. Listen attentively. Listen closely by reflecting back what your child tells you.
4. Compliment effort more than correct errors. Positive words encourage while hurtful, critical words discourage.
5. Take misbehavior seriously. Never just “smile” or even laugh when your child makes a mistake but let misbehavior be a teaching lesson through consequences or taking away privileges.
6. Have one on one time. Focused one on one contact will make a significant difference in your child’s emotional and developmental well-being.
7. Value by never devaluing your child. Sarcasm, hurtful teasing, ridicule, not spending time together, etc. will damage your child’s self-worth. Instead, communicate a constant belief in your child’s abilities and help them achieve their goals.
Today: Implement these seven ideas along with your own wonderful skills and tools for valuing your child.
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Similar to the wisdom of Proverbs, every Monday I will share a practical wisdom quote. You and I need to dream big which means facing fears and taking smart risks.
Monday, June 3, 2019
“Do one thing everyday that scares you.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Trust is one of the key components for healthy relationships. Shattered trust will severely crack any friendship, family relationship, or marriage connection. Broken trust may occur from lies, abuse, infidelity, financial secrets, etc. Shown below are 7 ideas to rebuild trust in order to restore a relationship bond.
1. Acknowledge the problem. The offender must admit that their words or actions demolished the trust.
2. Sincere repentance. The offender offers either a verbal or written genuine apology.
3. Request forgiveness. Just saying “I am sorry” is not enough because asking for forgiveness helps validate a repentant attitude.
4. Choose to forgive. The offended person needs to offer forgiveness to begin the reconciliation process.
5. Restorative words and actions. The offended person may make a list of words and actions for the offender that will restore faith in the offender.
6. The offended needs to risk wisely. Please use reason and logic and understand that rebuilding trust increases 1% at a time through truthful words and honest actions.
7. Trust is a percentage. Realize that no one is 100% trustworthy but the higher in the 90th percentile a friendship, family relationship, or marriage is the more likely for a satisfying relationship.
Today: If necessary, begin using these 7 steps for rebuilding a broken trust in order to achieve the goal of a healthy reconciliation.
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I pray these two quotes will honor our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for our great nation.
Monday, May 27, 2019, Memorial Day
“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” President John F. Kennedy
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."Unknown
Similar to the wisdom of Proverbs, every Monday I will share a practical wisdom quote. I pray this quote will make a difference in your personal life and relationships.
Monday, May 20, 2019
“America without her soldiers would be like God without his angels.” Claudia Pemberton
