The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage

Dare to Care Interview

Today, I was interviewed by Kent Mattox and Cris Corzine on the weekly radio program of Caring Counseling Ministries in Marion, IL.

Christian Counseling for Southern Illinois

Caring Counseling Ministries performs a wonderful service by proving Christian Counseling for those in need in the Southern Illinois area.

I encourage you to check out their website at http://caringcounseling.webs.com/.

During the interview, I gave a history of my background in ministry and Christian Education, and we talked about my current involvement with Morthland College. The bulk of the interview dealt with my book: The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage: Six Keys to Marital Bliss. We had some fun in our discussion and we covered a smattering of the concepts presented in each of the six parts of the book.

My hosts were very gracious, and I think we all had a good time during our discussion.

If you have Windows Media Player (or something that will play a .WMA file) you will probably be able to listen to the program at the following link:

Dare to Care Interview

here

(The file is large and takes a while to buffer. After several seconds I clicked on the gray progress bar-backing up slightly and it began to play. Please try it and wait even a minute or two. Well, the next time I tried it, it started right away. The first few comments were between programs, so the interview is actually there after a minute or two. Maybe I can tweak some more later. You may have to turn your speakers up a little; however, using headphones worked well for me.)

Bless you, and, anyway, I had a good time during the interview. (Their program usually airs on Friday afternoon from 2:00 to 2:30 on WGGH AM 1150 in Marion, IL.)

Dr. James Dobson at Family Talk

I heard Dr. James Dobson on the radio the other day, and he mentioned that many people have difficulty finding him these days. Actually, it comes from the confusion that results from the fact that he is no longer with Focus on the Family.

Dr. Dobson has helped many people through the years, and one of his books is mentioned on this website. Focus on the Family has provided wonderful resources over the years. Family Talk is the name of the new radio program where Dr. Dobson is now located. It continues to provide help for families in the same way that Dr. Dobson has done through previous years.

So, now there are two ministries that provide great help for families. The focus of this post, however, is to alert people to the fact that they are not finding Dr. Dobson by going to the Focus on the Family website or by listening to radio programs by that name.

If you want to connect with Dr. Dobson, make sure you connect with Family Talk.

Actually, I think they have already taken steps to correct this. If you want to find a website for Family Talk, you will actually find it under Dr. Dobson’s name at http://www.drjamesdobson.org/.

Anyway, if you want to find Dr. James Dobson’s present ministry, make sure you are finding Family Talk

Jack Canfield and The Success Principles

Chicken Soup for the Soul–Who has not heard of that? Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen started a wonderful series of encouraging and positive books, and that series has encouraged millions of people around the world.

In addition to that, Jack has written The Success Principles: Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be! It

Jack Canfield and The Success Principles

looks to be a powerful book filled with 64 success principles.

This website is about successful marriage, so of course I am interested in success principles, especially as to how they can be applied to marriage.

Here are some intriguing benefits that can be received by applying the principles in Mr. Canfield’s book:

How to change the outcome of any event, simply by changing your response to it
How to complete past projects, heal past relationships and process old hurts, so you can embrace the future
How to say “no” to the good, so you’ll have room in your life to say “yes” to the great
Why you should drop out of the “Ain’t It Awful” Club and instead surround yourself with success, positive and nurturing people.

I noticed how those four principles could benefit any marriage.

“How to change the outcome of any event, simply by changing your response to it” is something I would like to look into from his perspective. In our marriage seminars, we talk about how to break a “crazy cycle”, in part using some ideas from Emerson Eggerichs.

“How to complete past projects, heal past relationships and process old hurts, so you can embrace the future” is another important principle. in the book, The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage: Six Keys to Marital Bliss, I talk

The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage

about the importance of the principle of “leaving” in which I talk about the importance of leaving behind past relationships and getting rid of “baggage” we bring with us into the marriage relationship.

“How to say ‘no’ to the good, so you’ll have room in your life to say ‘yes’ to the great” is a great principle. I have often said that the “good” is often the worst enemy of the “best.” It is easy to see that it is a good choice to choose the good over the bad; however, it is often less easy to see that we miss out on the best when simply settle for the good. We want to have marriages that thrive instead of those that just survive.

Speaking of choosing the best, one of the most popular and entertaining sessions of our marriage seminars is “Don’t Just Be in the Marriage Game. Go for the Championship!”

“Why you should drop out of the ‘Ain’t It Awful’ Club and instead surround yourself with success, positive and nurturing people” certainly sounds like good advice. That could help many marriages too.

Of course, I especially look for principles that are not contrary to the principles of the Bible. I do not think we create reality with our words, but if we set goals and follow through with action, we can certainly see great measures of success.

If you are interested in success in general, you might want to check out Mr. Canfield’s book. If you are looking for principles for a successful marriage in particular, you may find it very helpful to browse around on this site for a while.

Listen to Another Message at First Free Will Baptist in Johnston City, IL

I see the last link worked, but it did not take you to the page where you could click on “previous.”

First Free Will Baptist Church, Johnston City, IL

Click here for the link to the first message preached on those two Sundays.

Bro. Keith Fletcher and the congregation would love to have you come by and visit. If you need a ride, click around on the links at the top of the page when you get to their website, and find information about their transportation ministry.

While I regularly teach class at Morthland College on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can contact me for information about speaking availabiity.

I can still conduct marriage seminars on most weekends, and if you are local to Southern Illinois, you might be able to schedule one where Rhonda and I both can be present. The ladies especially enjoy Rhonda’s sessions.

First Free Will Baptist Church in Johnston City, IL

Rhonda and I enjoyed being invited to speak at First Free Will Baptist Church in Johnston Cit, IL, recently.

Johntson City Free Will Baptist Church

Click Here to hear one of the messages. I think you can also click on “previous” to hear another one. I think the link will stay active for a while.

We appreciate the ministry of Keith and Sarah Fletcher very much.

If you are in the area, you might want to visit them.

Catching up with a Friend

It is always good to catch up with old friends, isn’t it.

I just talked with Bruce Droit, a friend all the way back to childhood.

Arnett's Country Store

How does this relate to this website? I guess the best answer is that you want your mate to be your best friend. Friends in general remind you of that.

Bruce and his wife Stacy run Arnett’s Country Store south of West Frankfort, IL. If you would like to check out their website you could go to Arnettscountrystore.com. They have many wonderful craft and decorative items that you might like to look at.

How does that relate to marriage? You want your marriage to be a thing of beauty, don’t you?

Check out The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage if you would like to make your marriage more beautiful than it already is, and while you are at it, you might want to mosey over to Bruce and Stacee’s website too.

Six Fun Ways to Build a Solid Marriage

The upcoming course at Morthland College, Making Your Marriage Sizzle–God’s Way, and the book, The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage, as well as the most recent marriage seminars at churches all have one thing in

Have a Fun Marriage!

common. They describe the six keys to marital bliss that build a solid marriage.

The seminars include many fun activities, and the the principles for a solid marriage remove many of the hindrances to a fun marriage.

See the posts below this one to find out more information about signing up for the six-session seminar put on by Morthland College. (Also, look for the info how to get two for the price of one.)

Click Here for the Post about the Class.

You can also check out Morthland’s website at http://Morthland.org.

Clicking Here will take you to the Registration form.

Books Available at Morthland College

You can invest in The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage: Six Keys to Marital Bliss at Morthland College. Remember that you will also get a “two for one” coupon that will enable you to enroll in the Community Education Class, Making Your Marriage Sizzle–God’s Way! and bring one other person at no extra charge. Go by the administrative offices at 210 West Main St. in West Frankfort, IL, and pick up your copy today.

Tweak a Great Marriage to Make it Even Better

This is a great fun class for married couples who want to tweak their marriages and make them even better. That is the target audience, but you will notice in the comments on the website that some with serious marital issues have taken the principles that are presented in the above mentioned book and course and have restored their failing marriages.

Making Your Marriage Sizzle – God’s Way!

What Do ABC’s Secret Millionaire

And Morthland College

Have in Common?

ABC's Secret Millionaire Holding Randy's Book

Morthland College Crest

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James Malinchak, featured on ABC’s Secret ……………………………Morthland College
****Millionaire, holding Randy’s Book Southern Illinois’ Newest College

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Answer: They Both Endorse Dr. Randy Carney’s Marriage Seminars!

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Morthland College is offering the Community Education Course, Making Your Marriage Sizzle—God’s Way! Thursday Evenings, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8 (No Classes Thanksgiving week)

For more information and to enroll, please call the school office at 618-937-2127
or send an email to info@morthland.org.

Two for One Special—Get a coupon that allows you to bring your husband or wife at no additional tuition charge. Buy The Loving Way to a Successful Marriage at the Handfuls on Purpose Christian Bookstore (or at the college) and Receive a coupon to attend the Morthland community education class on marriage for $60.00 per couple instead of $120 per couple at the standard tuition rate.

Here is Morthland’s Description of Community Education:

Community Education Courses provide an opportunity for the community to learn on a variety of topics. Most of the instructors come from our faculty, local ministers, or community educators. Each instructor has committed to Morthland College’s founding principles: Tradition, Heritage, Wisdom, and Christ. Classes will meet at the Administration Offices at 210 E. Main Street, West Frankfort, Illinois.

All Fall 2011 courses cost $60.00 per person and can be payable by cash, check or credit card. Scholarships are available to senior adults (65+): Seniors may either receive ONE FREE Community Education Course per semester, or HALF OFF for every course per semester. To register, please call 618-937-2127, or click here to register online.

Morthland College is an authorized provider of Continuing Professional Development Units. Community Education Courses approved for CPDUs are marked with the asterisk (*).

Thursday Evenings, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8 (No Classes Thanksgiving week)

REL C110 –Making Your Marriage Sizzle – God’s Way!, R Carney, DMin (6:30-7:30 PM)

The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage: Six Keys to Marital Bliss is suitable for marriages in various stages – anywhere from Newlyweds to Marriage Veterans. In this course, you will discover how to: Improve your relationship with your spouse, children and in-laws; turn your negative differences into positive connections; improve your communication skills; delight yourself with physical and spiritual intimacy; discover and meet each other’s greatest needs; and see that a seeming contradiction can benefit you many times over.

Here is what James Malinchak has to say about Randy’s book and his marriage seminars:

“The information on personality and how men and women think in The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage: Six Keys to Marital Bliss is worth the investment in the book many times over.”
–James Malinchak, Featured on ABC’s Hit TV Show, “Secret Millionaire”
Founder, www.BigMoneySpeaker.com

It would be great if we could spend these six evenings together. Even though we might talk about some “heavy” topics, we have a lot of fun during these sessions.

Good to Hear from an Old Friend

Well, she is not old, but it has been a while since we talked.

She read a recent article published at StreetArticles.com.

She made the following comment, which she said I could share with others:
“Dr. Randy Carney was a friend of my parents while I was growing up. I remember fun sleepovers at his house with his daughters when I was young. He wrote this article. It is great. I think this applies beautifully for marriage, too! You know your stuff, Dr. Carney!”
–Amy Bowman
http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/

I would encourage you to check out her excellent blog site too.

Thank you again, Amy.

Good to hear from you, and give our love to your family.

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The LOVING Way to a Successful Marriage

Dare to Care Interview

Dr. James Dobson at Family Talk

Jack Canfield and The Success Principles

Listen to Another Message at First Free Will Baptist in Johnston City, IL

First Free Will Baptist Church in Johnston City, IL

Catching up with a Friend

Six Fun Ways to Build a Solid Marriage

Books Available at Morthland College

Making Your Marriage Sizzle – God’s Way!

What Do ABC’s Secret Millionaire

And Morthland College

Have in Common?

*

Answer: They Both Endorse Dr. Randy Carney’s Marriage Seminars!

********

Morthland College is offering the Community Education Course, Making Your Marriage Sizzle—God’s Way! Thursday Evenings, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8 (No Classes Thanksgiving week)

Good to Hear from an Old Friend

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