Everyone’s talking about body image. Whether it’s in the context of bullying, healthy lifestyles vs. unhealthy lifestyles, or the ever-present marketing campaigns which depict beauty to be only attainable for those who buy into a particular program or product. I …
“Mommy, I’m strong and courageous!” he shouts with fists clenched, muscles flexed and feet ready for battle. We’ve taught our two year old this declaration, which represents the name we so purposefully gave him. Our Joshua will be a …
Salvation is based on the unmerited grace, i.e., forgiveness, of our heavenly Father. So the single best way to give your children a solid foundation for understanding salvation is by talking to them about forgiveness. Here are some ways to …
Last week as I was folding clothes in the downstairs laundry room, I heard running water. My first thought was, “Why is someone taking a shower at 3:30 in the afternoon?” I had just been upstairs ten minutes prior to …
Stress, worry, fear. All of these emotions can be debilitating. Are you the husband and father who feels the pressure of financially providing for your family, and fearful of the way the economy is heading? What if you lose …
Like many of you, our family celebrated the 4th of July with a group of great friends. We’re living in an area of the country where we have no family, but have been blessed by some wonderful, new friendships. Don’t …