Family Life

What is addiction? How can you tell if someone you care about is addicted to a mind-altering substance, activity, or process? And what should you …

Grandparents are special! I really knew only one of mine, and she changed my life. Whenever I think about Grandma Rose (after whom I was …

Why can’t we all just get along? Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to get along with each other? Within your family? …

No sooner had my mother stopped breathing, than my family had to start making a myriad of decisions. My father knew which funeral service to …

Out of the mouth of babes you may have heard statements like these, “You stupid dummy!” “You dirty dog!” or “Jacob is a crybaby!” Perhaps …

I was standing before a group of junior high kids. But when I looked at them, I didn’t see 7th and 8th graders — I …

Forgive me if this comes off a bit weird, but having to change dirty diapers all day long has got me thinking. We have an …

It was late one night and we were getting ready for bed when the phone rang from a distraught pastoral couple who asked if they …

When it comes to childcare, don’t settle for second best! The best care-givers are those who have a special love for the child; who are …

Drumming my fingers on the desk, I flipped through my notes. Junior year of college was officially in session, and the exhaustion had completely set …