The Separate World of Father and Son

Sometimes I feel left out of the world my husband, Dan, shares with our son. They share experiences I would never think of offering Danny. Like the time ...

Papa's in the Pen

While I conducted my usual Tuesday evening prison ministry, my wife decided to attend a local home sales party. Our 15-year-old daughter, Faith, was at ...

How to Get Along with Mom

I heard a story the other day of two boys going to school, and they were talking about their families. One boy said he had figured out a system for getting ...

Don't Feel Responsible

Parents never feel as if they get away from the responsibility they've shouldered. I saw a card recently that said, "Do not feel totally, personally, ...

Lessons in Unselfishness

What does the Lord do to help broaden my horizons and assist me in seeing how selfish I am? Very simple: He gives me four busy kids who step on shoes, ...

When Jordan Had a Problem

If I ever had a problem, my parents never had a problem telling me I had a problem.

"No" Is a Complete Sentence

One of the hardest jobs for a parent is making a child realize that "no" is a complete sentence.

Paying for Silence

It was a hectic day of running errands with my wife and son. As if the stress weren't enough, four-year-old Christopher insisted on asking questions ...

Pat Krantz: Bereaved Parent

Pat Krantz: A bereaved parent who comforts others

Pat Krantz lost her 9-week-old baby, Michael, in 1975 during open heart surgery. Well-meaning friends ...

Me and My Shadow

My young son had been following me around the house for hours. All my efforts to interest him in playing with his truck or books were unsuccessful. He ...