God’s Design for Intimacy

Couples can talk candidly about many, many aspects of their marriage…but not this area. It is something that couples don’t seem terribly comfortable discussing. Why is it that sexuality is “off limits” for husbands and wives” Is it perhaps because we’ve let the world define the role of sex in a relationship? Or maybe there have been destructive patterns prior to, or even during, the marriage?

The two-day series with the Farrells was really an enjoyable conversation as they unpacked the Scriptural teachings about sex — and did so with enthusiasm and humor.

Don’t miss the article written by Joe Beam, another broadcast guest who talks about this subject with wisdom and insight. You should note there are several links from this page, as well.

Hormones…Have Enough?

The other day at the dinner table I mentioned the use of hormone treatment to reduce menopausal discomforts and difficulties. I know this sounds like a real mismatch for mealtime conversation, but there was a context for the subject, so I took advantage recent knowledge I gained through the daily broadcast.

After explaining to the children the physiology involved, and that supplementing certain hormones is a good thing for many women, my oldest son offered an insightful question.

Stop the story for a moment…

Today’s broadcast is very informative, especially for folks in their 40s…approaching that time of life when things change more rapidly than we want. Our guest has extensive knowledge of the research and the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapies to improve life in the physical and emotional realms – and relationally, as well.

Back to the story…

In light of watching his mom and one or more sisters exhibit certain PMS-related symptoms, my son was a bit baffled about this whole hormone replacement thing.

“And just WHY would a woman want even MORE hormones?”

Hmmm…he does have a point. Wouldn’t it be a good thing for those dreaded hormones to be gone for good? Why in the world would a woman want MORE hormones?

Humor aside, this is a very important program . As Dr. Dobson points out, menopause does affect the entire family. More info here.

Mid-Life Reflections

Dr. Dobson’s most powerful messages have been right from his heart, and the two-day series about his mid-life reflections are some of his most memorable comments.

In listening once again to the content in this 1985 speech, I am touched deeply by his admonition to make these years count. With younger kids still in the home, now is the time to make memories. Now is the time to invest in their development (spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual). Now is the time to be the father our children need. All too soon they will leave the home.

In a few weeks my oldest heads off for college. This is a good thing, and it is a natural part of life. We’ve tried to raise godly kids who will make a mark on the world through their character and actions. We pray and are confident he will do well.

Hard to believe he was just three years old when we moved to Colorado so I could work with Focus on the Family. Goodness, that was a fast 16 years!

If you have little ones that are draining you, don’t forget: time is moving fast, and they will all-too-soon be leaving. This is a season, and it will one day change to the next season of life. For now, savor the moment!

Autism Programs Hit Home

Earlier this week we addressed autism. We received a lot of response to these programs, which is gratifying.

The three day conversation was originally broadcast a few years back, before I knew that one day soon I’d be the parent of a boy with autism. That development put a whole new level of meaning in the studio work we did to present these programs again. Dr. Dobson and I talked about that change in the first day’s close.

CBS news recently aried a series of reports about autism. I was appreciative of the realistic way that autism was portrayed. It is a difficult condition to work with, and parents harbor a combination of hope and fatigue when raising an autistic child.

View the first of those reports here.  Disclaimer: The video reports are not necessarily reflective of Focus on the Family’s views or advice.

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