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!"

Would Solomon Mind?

Our Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the ...

Family Is Also Work

A man's family is also part of his work for the Lord. So if he fails with his family, he fails to qualify to be a minister.

Even Jesus Had Family Problems

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

Can You Forgive God?

Some time ago I worked with a family going through a divorce. After the settlement was made, the mother called to tell me her 8-year-old daughter was ...

Fine Discernment

One night as we were packing up after a concert, we sent a young woman to pick up our children from the home they were staying in. Since the children ...

Keep Eating Together

Don't abandon the daily habits that keep you close, like eating together.

Controlling Your Schedule

I'm constantly amazed by the number of people who can't seem to control their own schedules. Over the years, I've had many executives come ...

Hoping Your Spouse Reads Minds

When Christian musician Michael Card got married in 1982, he and Susan expected smooth sailing. But it wasn't long before they started running into ...

Wasted at Work

Too often, our best energies and most creative problem-solving skills are consumed at work. Little is left when we get home. It might be a good idea for ...