Living in Crisis

Our family is in crisis. It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last. Three weeks ago, … More

Storm Preparation

A Creeping Crisis Some crises develop gradually. Some are excruciatingly slow. Perhaps it is the approaching death of a parent … More

If you have ever sat with a weather radio in a dark basement or closet during a tornado warning, or … More

A Unique Relationship Parenting is a unique relationship, wherein the parent is authorized by law and by God to protect, … More

Unlike consumer products, parenting comes without instructions or guarantees. We all want our children to grow up happy, healthy, successful, … More

By Julie Kerckhoff Mary and Joseph had just survived an untimely, government-mandated trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary “great … More

Our kids, no matter the age, need us to be with them, explaining what makes one thing beautiful and another … More

Life is unfair – extraordinarily unfair. Sometimes the good guys lose, while the bad guys revel in their victory. Sometimes, … More

“Lord, help me to appreciate today’s blessings, both new and old. Help me to not be so surprised and so … More

One of my favorite 7th grade essays ever is this memoir about a grandfather. Ashley Aucker, is now a 25 … More

Life has a way of kicking you down, then kicking you when you are down. It’s happened to me more … More