October 1, 2021 11:49 amPublished by Family FirstLeave your thoughts
“Hey Dad, listen! I can spell _____.” With every letter, my eyes got wide and my jaw dropped. I was pretty sure this colorful word wasn’t on my son’s spelling list. We obsess with the words that come out of our kids’ mouths because words hold power. But there is another collection of “4-letter words”...
August 4, 2021 8:58 amPublished by Family FirstLeave your thoughts
Many public figures have fallen into self-destructive moral failures, shocking no one. But do you know why leaders fail morally? The temptations that swirl around the rich, famous, and powerful would be hard for any of us to resist. But occasionally, a moral crisis ensnares someone so respected, revered, and loved that we find ourselves...
August 4, 2021 8:55 amPublished by Family FirstLeave your thoughts
When I got married, I had no idea how much I’d need to learn about resolving conflict. All married couples experience conflict. But if we’re actually going to face it, it will require apologizing. Do you know how to apologize to your wife? Some say “your apology needs to be louder than the wrong you did.” I’ve had to...
August 4, 2021 8:45 amPublished by Family FirstLeave your thoughts
Some days I just feel like there’s too much going on and that I won’t possibly be able to do it all. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I decided there should be specific prayers for mothers—especially a prayer for when we’re feeling overwhelmed. But that feeling starts coming on for different reasons, like stress, anxiety,...
July 1, 2021 1:57 pmPublished by Family FirstLeave your thoughts
Raising a daughter is all about balancing conflicting statements. We want them to be strong, but not domineering. We encourage them to be assertive, but not bossy. Be independent, but willing to rely on others. We teach them to be feminine, but shy away from anything that might be considered “anti-feminist.” There’s clearly a lot...
July 1, 2021 1:54 pmPublished by Family FirstLeave your thoughts
So many women ask for advice on how to save a marriage that is struggling. Is it even possible? The fact that you want to save it is a good sign. One issue with many couples is a simple lack of effort and imagination. If successful courting requires commitment, hard work, and imagination to pull...
