It has been said that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. That is not only true when you deal with the community around you, it is crucial when you are learning how to communicate with your spouse in fron tof you. Dr. Middlebrooks provides a SOLAR model to help illuminate the pathway of preparation before you speak your words.

What we say only counts for 7% of what is heard. Over 30% is in the inflection and pitch we say things. Does your inflection open the heart of your spouse and family or does it open a can of worms that creates conflict? Consider these thoughts of the ART of inflection.

Have you ever said a word that your spouse took the wrong way? Often we think that our spouse has the same dictionary of our vocabulary. Yet we quickly find out, they do.Workign to develop a common ground of words take time but it is worth it. Consider these tips that help bridge the aggreement gap of communication.

When you are trying to communicate with your spouse, "KIS" keep it simple! One of the ways to strengthen your SAF talk is to move from the complex to the simple expressions and words. It is here that you move beyond your words and enter into the heart of thought, action, and feeling.

As a First Responder, how do you communicate with your spouse in a way that does not traumatize them by what you see and do? Today, we walk through a process to develop a SAF talk style of communication that connects and protects the hearts of our spouses.

What is it about a fire that makes you want to tell your story? In this episode, we will talk about two types of conversations often found around the fellowship of the flames.

Are you a person that likes to live on the edge? There is a difference in watching it in the movies and doing it in real life. Consider these tips to keep us from the slippery slope of ruin as we run the race of life.

As you are going through this life, do you feel as though you are batted around like a pinball or are you living your life intentionally? There is more than just surviving life, you need to thrive throughout life, but it is your choise. Consider these four thiefs that keep you from living your life "on purpose".