The Distance Run

I coach middle school cross country, which is not a glamorous job, but it is uniquely rewarding. For young distance … More

Families Should Be Tough

My wife is kind and compassionate, but she is one of the toughest people I have ever known. She does … More

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

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

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

By Lauren Baum, in her senior English class at Westminster Christian Academy, St. Louis (Class of 2011). Without any hesitation, … More

Imagine two American families, living on the same street, both successful in pursuing the American dream. Their Christmas cards are … More

Finding a well-written, entertaining book for a boy who hates to read is always a challenge. Woods Runner, by … More

If you are growing old well, then you are likely to help a child grow up well. 40 is not … More

Father’s Day. We give Dad something like a pocket knife or a round of golf. We remind him that we … More

I once heard a speaker named Dan Miller at an educator’s conference tell the audience about how he learned to … More

John Adams was a man of tremendous intellect and inner strength. With the aid of Thomas Jefferson and the other … More

This week on the car radio, I overheard the most obnoxious sports radio talk show host furiously ranting and raving … More

Very few things anymore take a long time to happen. Nearly everything is available in an instant. Instant messaging. Movies … More

There comes a time in a man’s life when the favorite car gets traded in for a minivan. It’s a … More