Eight Hundred Pacos

Ernest Hemingway wrote a story about a father and his teenage son. In the story, the relationship had become somewhat strained, and the teenage son ran ...

Still His Child

As much as I enjoy talking, laughing, shopping or playing thought-provoking games with my two teens, I have to admit that sometimes I miss when they were ...

Trusting Dad

I remember years ago David, our eldest son, being told by my husband, "Don't go to school on Monday. You're going to go for an x-ray." ...

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 ...

"Daddy, I'm Pregnant"

"I'm pregnant."

After Cori, my 21-year-old, unwed daughter, said those words, I went through all kinds of emotions.

Yes, it would be embarrassing. ...

Why Do You Love God?

During a visit to the children's Bible class, my preacher friend looked into their serious faces and asked, "Why do you love God?" After ...

Ooh's and Aah's

My three-year-old brother, Mark, put his arm on the table and said to his father, "Daddy, feel my muscle."

Dad squeezed his arm and murmured, "Oooooooh!"

Even Jesus Had Family Problems

If your family doesn't appreciate you, take heart. Jesus faced the same thing in his family.

Wrongful Death

When a woman destroys the life of her unborn child, it is a sign that, by education or circumstances, she has been greatly wronged.

The Power of Encouragement

I'm strong on this quality [encouragement] because someone got excited about my progress. I almost flunked the first grade. I was a terrible reader. ...