Have your children or you ever acted bossy over a younger brother or sister? Were your parents heavy handed and authoritative? Has a friend you thought was a friend actually been more of a master? Maybe you played for a coach who acted like a dictator or a 5-star-general. Our world is full of small […]

One of the biggest challenges in parenting is sibling rivalry. Without question it was the most difficult part of parenting for us. Period. It is as old as Adam and Eve who saw their first two sons compete so strongly that Cain killed Abel. It’s been with us all ever since. So … What do squabbling […]

Does your family have traditions that have been passed down for generations? At our house these traditions included reading the Christmas story and placing the manger scene in the most prominent place in the house, with the kids always arguing over who got to place baby Jesus in the center where He was worshiped by […]

  In most tragedies you’ll find a story about a savior. During mass shootings there are people who protect others with their bodies, or people who try to overpower the shooter, and always people who step in to stop the bleeding and keep injured victims alive. After tornadoes someone always steps up to rescue the […]

Have you ever seen a lion at the circus or in a zoo? They appear docile and obedient. The trainers and keepers can feel brave with the familiarity of proximity to these great animals. But in a split second, the lion’s ear-piercing roar reminds everyone who is really in charge. The king of the jungle […]