A Child’s Changing Eyes
A child’s eyes see his mom and dad differently as they age:
Age 4: “My parents can do anything.”
Age 8: “There might be a few things they don’t know.”
Age 12: “Naturally, they...
Forgive, as God Forgives
Years ago a young man quarreled with his father and left home.
He kept in touch with his mother and wanted badly to come home for Christmas, but he was afraid his father would not...
Harry Truman’s Mother
Someone once said to Harry Truman’s mother, “Mrs. Truman, you must be very proud that a son of yours is in the White House.”
She responded, “Well, yes, but I have another son who lives...
Tips for the Home
Nine out of Ten
Understandably, many families must utilize the services of a day care center, but some Americans use such centers merely to increase their buying power by putting both parents in the workforce....
Thoughts from the Home
500 Family Counselors Say . . .
According to a study of more than 500 family counselors, the following are the top traits of successful families:
Communicating and listening
Affirming and supporting family members
Respecting...
Jesus’ Adult Relationship with His Mother
We hear much talk about child abuse, and it is a great social evil. But there is another evil that needs addressing: parent abuse (Proverbs 10:1; 17:21; 23:24-25).
Eight million children assault their parents...
Ten Things Students Will Not Learn in School
Life is not fair. Get used to it.
If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss.
The real world will not care as much about your self-esteem as...
Nothing New Under the Sun…
Generational tension is not a phenomenon which erupted in our century. It is as old as the trouble Adam and Eve had with their two boys (Genesis 4). For example, when did this conversation...