Man up! (1)

Being a male vs. Being a Man -- many a sample of the male species out there don't know the difference. Boy-men, macho-men, and other types of males drive women crazy and are a shame to the species. But not all hope is lost. Watch this new series on how to become a real Man and be respected by everyone — especially your wife. Man up!

The 10 Commandments — My version for the 21st Century:

1. I am God, your God, who got you out of trouble more times than you can remember. No other gods, only Me.
2. No fake gods either – carved, painted, or any other way. Don't idolize anything in the sky, earth, or water. I'm a jealous God.
3. No using God's name in curses or silly banter. I won't put up with disrespectful use of My name.
4. Work six days, keep the seventh day holy. Even God rested on the seventh day. Do the same.
5. Live so your mother and father will be proud of you. Respect them too. You'll live a long life if you do that.
6. No murder. I don't extend you rights over someone else's life.
7. No adultery. Be loyal to the one you married.
8. No stealing. Other people's property is sacred. If you must have it, work for it and get your own.
9. No lying about anyone or anything, ever.
10. No lusting after someone else's house, car, position, wife or husband. Don't set your heart on anything your neighbor has.

You know these rules make sense. You'll be smart if you follow them.

You may check out the 10 Commandments as they appear in the Bible here. Tell me how they compare and what you think.

And while you're at it, why don't you spread some of this around? Wouldn't the world be a better place if more people knew and practiced the 10 Commandments? You'd be surprised how many people can't name even three.

P.S. More 10 Commandments in this blog.

Head over heart

One of the most important life lessons I've ever learned.

Solomon's Temple

The biggest, most audacious UCKG cathedral project yet! In São Paulo, Brazil. Based on the biblical Temple of Solomon in the Bible, a unique, one-of-a-kind building.

Expected completion: 2013


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Where do I start?

You know the feeling you get when:

• You have so many things to do, but so little time
• You have messed up real bad, and don’t know how fix it
• You are so stressed with so many problems hitting you at the same time
• You have a great idea but lack the know-how or resources to make it happen

You ask yourself, with a tone of helplessness in your voice, “Where do I start?”

The problem with that question is that it’s often the wrong one to ask. In my experience, “where” is overrated. Yes, surely there are times when you must start at the right place or by doing one specific thing first — like starting to build a house by laying down the foundations.

But most of the time, it’s not so much where you start but “when”. If instead of asking, “Where do I start?” you would ask, “What can I do about this starting right now?” — then “where” would eventually take care of itself.

What can you do about your situation/problem/idea starting right now?

From zero to hero

Living in a desert for 40 years, powerless and frustrated. Sounds like your life? Learn about the turning point in Moses' life — and how it can turn your life around too.

One way or another, you pay

It's not a question of IF you will sacrifice, it's a question of WHAT FOR. A message from where Moses met with God.

Marriage and sharing

“I feel really distant from my husband,” she said. “We don’t seem to have anything in common anymore.”

Many couples grow apart and don’t know why they feel disconnected. Here’s why: They’ve stopped sharing. The way it usually begins is they stop doing things together and start pursuing their own goals and interests. Suddenly, they become more excited and closer to other people who share those interests. The wife grows attached to her friends from work, with whom she spends 8 hours a day and talks about everything, not just work. The husband feels much closer to his long-time high school buddy who happens to be a fan of the same football team he loves. They share common interests. They feel close to each other.

Sharing is one of the most important things that hold a marriage together. You need to make a conscious effort to take an interest in each other’s lives. You need to let your spouse in on what’s going on in your life. You need to find out what’s going on in his/hers.

Sit down together for meals. Ask questions about his favorite football team, however little you care about football. Ask her about her workday, even if the details bore you to death. Hold hands when you go out. Talk about your future. Read a book together. Talk about expenses. Whatever.

And for the love of God, don’t let your spouse feel that you’re more excited around other people than around him/her.

7 Rules for Married Couples

1. We will never mention divorce.
2. We will not bring up old, unrelated items from the past.
3. We will never fight in public or in front of the children.
4. We will call a "time out" if conflict escalates to a damaging level.
5. We will never touch one another in a harmful way.
6. We will never go to bed angry with one another.
7. Failure is not an option. Whatever it takes, we will work this out.



From "The Love Dare"

Mount Sinai Climb – June 2010

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Misdirected anger

Anger is a powerful force that can change many things - when used in the right way. Have you been misdirecting your anger?

I can't succeed because...

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How to get your husband to talk

"My husband really frustrates me because he doesn't talk. When I want to discuss something with him, he gives me one-word answers or sometimes just doesn't say anything at all." How to get your husband to open up and start talking to you again?