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

Preparing for the Storm

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

“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

When you are a parent of a child with severe disabilities, you have to accept the fact that your life … More

Anne Lamott says that in her experience the two most powerful prayers are “Help me, help me, help me.” and … More

Fear is universal. Columnist Dave Barry writes, “All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears — of … More

Here are some of the big questions kids (10-14) have, although they will rarely, if ever, vocalize them. Understanding the … More

Now and then, the tables are turned, and an everyday kid doing a good deed gets some attention. Let’s all … More

I’ve had the blues for a few weeks now. It’s not a full-blown depression. It’s just a nagging funk that … More

It’s a Wonderful Life strikes a chord — several chords — deep in my soul, every time I watch … More

Tonight, my 11-year-old son voiced one of the most beautiful prayers I have ever heard. As we sat on the … More