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Putting Your Family First with Michael W. Smith

Putting our families first is easier said than done. Why? Because we get busy…we get distracted. Today, I’m going to share 3 ways to put your family first. Number One: Be intentional with your TIME. That means taking the time to have fun with your family—whether it’s eating a meal together, taking a bike ride or tossing the football. Number Two: Be intentional with your WORDS. Always look for new ways to affirm...
Aug 04, 2015 / Relationships and Communication

How a Wedding Can Make Your Marriage Stronger

As my wife Susan and I reflected on a friend’s recent wedding, we could see how weddings really can help strengthen our marriage. Here’s how. First, a wedding can inspire awe in us for our own marriage. Watching a couple start their new life together reminds us of where we were when we started AND how much we’ve grown. Second, weddings cause us to ponder our own commitment, if we’re willing to listen to the...
Jul 30, 2015 / General

How Can You T.A.P. into Your Strengths

In our search for new energy supplies, we are learning more about the value of our natural resources and how to harness and channel them in the right direction. Well, you have a very valuable “natural resource,” and it’s important that you T.A.P. into it. T stands for Take … take a personal inventory of your strengths and write them down. A is for Ask…ask people you trust what they see as your greatest abilities....
Jul 29, 2015 / Inspirational

Your Sacred Yes: Sometimes the Wisest Yes is a No

Life is demanding. Our calendars are packed. We know we should say “no” to more things. But it’s hard to determine what to say “no” to, and what to say “yes” to. So today, let’s figure out 3 things you should say ‘yes’ to. First, say ‘yes’ to rest. Save time to rest and refuel by not signing up for tons of extra things…even good things. Second, say ‘yes’ to humility. You don’t have to keep up with your friend or...
Jul 28, 2015 / Family Living

How to Make Your Relationship Better

Relationships are tough. But the good news? They can be easier!  Today, I’m going to share 3 ways to make your relationships better. First, stop trying to CHANGE people and start ACCEPTING them. Everyone has flaws…including you!  So be sure and love people for their wonderful qualities as well as their not-so-wonderful qualities. Second, stop trying to CRITICIZE people and start APPLAUDING them. Sure it’s easy to...
Jul 27, 2015 / Relationships and Communication

5 Ways Parents Can Be a Role Model for Kids

One of the best things you can do as a parent is to strive to live a model life that is worthy for your child to follow. Here are 5 things you should model for your child. First, model consistency. Whether you’re with your family, friends, or coworkers, your child needs to see that you are the real deal…that you’re same person wherever you are and whoever you are with. Second, model self-denial. It’s easy to live...
Jul 24, 2015 / General

5 Things Your Husband Should Expect from You

Husbands and wives sometimes have unrealistic expectations of one another in marriage. But, there are a few things that a husband can and should expect from his wife. The first is respect. It’s one of the essentials men need in marriage?it's a fuel that drives them. You can keep his tank topped up with notes or words affirming his judgment and abilities. The second thing a husband should expect from his wife is...
Jul 23, 2015 / Wives

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