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This Choice Is Key

May 13, 2026
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One of the best pathways to joy is expressing gratitude.

Dave Wilson: One of the best pathways to joy is expressing gratitude. Do you have anything you're thankful for?

Guest (Male): This is Real FamilyLife with Dave and Ann Wilson.

Ann Wilson: It's so funny because this morning, I was getting in this rut in my mind. I had just spent time with God, but I started becoming overwhelmed with our schedule. Instead of that, I chose to thank God for all the things that He had already provided, and it really did and does change the way we think and the way we look at the world.

Dave Wilson: How hard is it to make that choice, though?

Ann Wilson: I think that's the key. You have to choose it, even if you don't feel like it. "Lord, thank You for my family. Lord, thank You for the things that You've provided. Lord, thank You for our kids, even though they're driving me crazy."

Dave Wilson: Yeah, so maybe pick one thing right here, right now. It's your path to joy.

Guest (Male): Get more at familylife.com/real.

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About Real FamilyLife®

Real FamilyLife® is conversational in nature and provides practical, biblical tools to address the issues affecting your family. You'll receive motivation, encouragement, and help.


About Dave and Ann Wilson

Dave and Ann Wilson are co-hosts of FamilyLife Today©, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.

Dave and Ann have been married for more than 40 years and have spent the last 35 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® since 1993, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.

Dave and Ann helped plant Kensington Community Church in Detroit, Michigan where they served together in ministry for more than three decades, wrapping up their time at Kensington in 2020.

The Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released books Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019) and No Perfect Parents (Zondervan, 2021).

Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as Chaplain for thirty-three years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active with Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small group leader, and mentor to countless women.

The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.

Contact Real FamilyLife® with Dave and Ann Wilson

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