Example for Johnny Cash

In his autobiography, Johnny Cash tells the story of his older brother Jack, who was only 14 when he died. Jack worked at the high school agriculture ...

Absent Dad

Not long ago, my family and I had the privilege of going on a cruise. As I sat on the deck drinking coffee, I overheard a heartbreaking conversation between ...

Releasing Children

James Dobson recalls an illustration by humorist Erma Bombeck on the pain of letting children grow up into adulthood:

The task of raising kids is rather ...

Forgiving Your Spouse

During a childrens sermon one Sunday morning, I held up an ugly-looking summer shirt that I wore occasionally around the house. I explained to the children ...

Remarkable Persistence in Prayer

The diary of George Mueller, Christian social reformer from the Victorian era, chronicles his devotion in prayer:

In November 1844, I began to pray for ...

Idol of Exhaustion

I do not mean to make an idol of health, but it does seem to me that at least some of us have made an idol of exhaustion. The only time we know we have ...

Raising Bart Simpson

"I now have a 7-year-old boy and a 9-year-old boy, so all I can say is, I apologize. Now I know what you guys were talking about."

Descending into Greatness

I'd just finished mowing the lawn, and it seemed like the perfect time to spray Weed & Feed on the grass. Except I didn't have any Weed & Feed. ...

Look Before You Eat

Four-year-old Jason was visiting his grandparents. Grandpa was in his study intently reading. Jason walked in carrying a peach, said something Grandpa ...

Looking Back at Marriage

When one looks back upon it, marriage isn't so bad as when one looks forward to it.