http://mylovedare.today.com Living The Love Dare, one day at a time. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:21:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While we all have a tendency to be rude at times, the Love Dare definitely is not about continuing that "tradition."  Instead, politeness should flavor the words pouring from your mouth.  I know that when I am grouchy (most of the time), it is very hard not to be rude ... http://mylovedare.today.com/2009/01/18/day-5-politeness/ As I think about today's challenge in My Love Dare, I realize that I don't sit and ponder often enough how to best provide for my wife.  Of course we have food, clothing, and shelter, but what about those internal needs that a woman inherently desires?  Am I taking the ... http://mylovedare.today.com/2009/01/17/day-4-thoughtfulness/ The third day of The Love Dare gets a bit tougher.  We are called upon to ignore our own selfish desires for the good of our spouse.  Love is not selfish, and selfishness cannot exist in a thriving marriage built on love.  Instead of always thinking of myself, I should ... http://mylovedare.today.com/2009/01/16/day-3-selflessness/ The second day of The Love Dare implores us to display kindness in our marriage. While this may seem like an elementary lesson, so many of us forget quickly how to show kindness to the person we married. Think about it. Do you do more or fewer acts of kindness ... http://mylovedare.today.com/2009/01/15/day-2-kindness/ The first lesson of The Love Dare is patience.  There are so many of us that have very little patience, and it makes for a very rough relationship with those that we love.  Being irritable when others are not going at "our" pace is a surefire way to upset your ... http://mylovedare.today.com/2009/01/14/day-1-patience/ I am writing this blog as a way to keep myself accountable as I follow the guidelines laid out in the book, "The Love Dare" by Alex Kendrick.  "The Love Dare" is the basis for the movie "Fireproof," starring Kirk Cameron.   Basically, the movie "Fireproof" is about a firefighter that is ruining ... http://mylovedare.today.com/2009/01/07/what-is-the-love-dare/