This past February, I had the privilege of celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary. One of the things I’ve learned during that time is that the top need a woman has is security. Something else I have come to realize is that one of the great things about our marriage is we still often pleasantly surprise each […]
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13 Benefits Of Fathers Who Choose Stay With Their Families
My favorite day of the year is Father’s Day! At the Dodd house, we make it a true celebration of all things testosterone! I can’t wait for this weekend! While we may be having a great time this Sunday, I realize there is much dysfunction in our world. For many households, Father’s Day brings heartache stemming from abandonment […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of May 2011
May was an incredible month!!! Other than January 2011 when Rick Warren forwarded one of my posts (and we know what that can do for any blogger), this has been the most successful month for this site. “Thank You” to all who took the time to read and comment on these posts. I have probably enjoyed writing […]
10 Conclusions About The Power Of A Husband And Father
As a leader, are you cognizant of how the atmosphere of the room changes when you enter it? When you walk into a room, does the energy level go up? Do people suddenly become silent? Are they excited because you bring solutions or do they smile through gritted teeth knowing that you will eventually leave […]
Offering Hope And 5,000 Salads To A Community In Need
Today, 20 churches from various denominations in the city of Roswell, GA came together to address the needs of the hurting and under-resourced in our city in an event called Roswell Day of Hope. Roswell Day of Hope, a ministry of “Hope Roswell,” is a nonprofit organization, made up of local churches, nonprofits, businesses, health agencies, Roswell […]
The Most Important Ingredient In Regaining Lost Momentum
Have you ever had a really bad day? A bad week? A bad month? Even a bad year? There was once a time when I was having one misfortune after another in every area of my life. It seemed like my personal losing streak would go on forever. The tipping point came one morning at a local QT gas station.  As […]
A Message For Those Who Feel Hopeless Or Have Had Their Joy Stolen
Has someone ever robbed you of hope and your dignity? Did you grow up in such a dysfunctional home that it has become difficult for you to love anyone as an adult? Do you just feel dead inside? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, please listen to story of 25 year old […]
7 Things Churches Need To Know About Welcoming Guests
This week I got to spend Spring Break in Amish Country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I know, not exactly the beach, but this is our 20th wedding anniversary and a gift for my wife who is fascinated by the Amish people. The best part of this week has been staying at a local bed and breakfast […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of March 2011 – A Month From Hell
March 2011 will be a month I will never forget. Many things happened that will leave lasting memories and that was reflected in what the readers felt were the most popular posts. The #1 post is about a man on a highway to hell. Posts #2 and #9 were about hell on earth – Japan. […]
Kids Say The Darndest Things
Has anyone ever said something that was so shocking you just started laughing, especially your children? If so, you should enjoy this story. This past Saturday my wife was attending an all-day conference. As a result, I got to spend the entire day with my daughter. I can’t wait for these times. They are well planned […]
6 Reasons Why Women Cheat And How To Hopefully Stop It
Since the beginning of time there has been a cosmic attack on the family, specifically targeted at the wives of husbands who are passive. Go back to Adam and Eve and simply ask the question, where was Adam while Eve was being tempted? Leadership begins at home. Recently I posted Why Men Cheat but the […]
You Matter And Your Life Counts
I’ve talked to many people recently who think they are “nothing special” and “their life doesn’t matter much”. If you are feeling this way I want to be completely honest with you – I could not disagree more! If you would give me permission, I would like to speak into your life. Every human being ever […]