Posts tagged “Family”
Sins of the sons
I know about pain that doesn’t go away. I wrote a book about it. I’m writing about it again, but not because of my…
How to switch from reacting to preventing suicide
I met her at the airport. Within a few minutes, the woman told me, “I’ve been at two funerals in the past two months—and…
Teach your kids how to worship
One of the most sickening experiences Christian parents undergo is the realization that your young adult kids don’t want to go to church anymore….
Teach your kids to choose friends carefully
Parents like to think that their children’s growth and education come primarily from their teachers at school. Would that ’twere so. Our kids’ education…
Teach your kids how to be happily married
I do not have good news. The perception of the value of marriage is on the decline in our country. Even when they weary…
The role of rules
Every family has its own set of rules: Rules that dictate proper behavior. Rules that govern the use of electronics. Rules that establish a…
The two most important things I say to my kids
If you were to ask my kids to do an impression of me, they would probably pronounce (in a funny voice, because that’s apparently…
Fathers, be good
The song “Daughters” by famous musical artist John Mayer has a chorus that begins, “Fathers, be good to your daughters; daughters will love like you…
Planning for marriage
As many brides are putting the finishing details on their dream weddings, two economics professors from Emory University are sounding a caution. In their…
Sibling rivalry
The Bible tells some intense stories of sibling rivalry. Cain and Abel, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his brothers . . . their drama…
12 ways to help when a child dies
In the United States, we’re not used to children dying—and that’s a good thing. From 1980 to 2016, the death rate in the United…
I hope we’re that kind of elderly couple
Do you like to watch people? People are fascinating, aren’t they? And you see all sorts of them. I especially like watching elderly couples….