Patrick and Michelle’s daughter has lived with her boyfriend for two years. She knows her parents disapprove but she’s open to continuing their relationship. She’s warned them that any “sermons” or …
The Valentine’s Day Gift that Keeps on Giving
Learning how to cherish each other can be the Valentine’s Day gift that keeps on giving. Chocolate will be consumed (and have to be worked off). Flowers will wilt. Lingerie will…get torn? …
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The Amazing Power of Thanking God for What He Hasn’t Done
The last time Lisa and I bought a house we made a naïve mistake that we won’t make again: we closed on the house with the builder promising to finish several items that weren’t yet completed. He was a …
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When Family and Faith Collide
A dysfunctional family or an extremely close and connected family both present spiritual temptations. In one searing teaching, Jesus’ words expertly heal and wisely redirect us toward the healthiest …
The Most Lovely of Virtues, Part 2
I checked the car-seat buckle for the third time. Allison, our firstborn, was thirty-six hours old and about to come home from the hospital, and I was terrified at having a living and breathing human …
Walking Away from a Child
Brandon has two daughters and a son, all grown. His son lives a destructive life, which hurts Brandon deeply. He admits that wanting his son to succeed may be a bit of “male pride,” and he has …