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Her feelings of joy and self-worth were derived from ministering to others, not from raising her children. Her children knew it and responded in...

We tend to micro-focus on bullies and who they target without considering that most bullying wouldn’t take place if not for the captive audience...

Holidays and houseguests! They go together like love and marriage, don’t they? But what if you don’t have much room for extras?

In his witty and creative way, author Steve Doocy shows parents how they can make a difference, even when they feel inadequate...

When we think of Christian eschatology, we tend to think first of prophecy charts or apocalyptic novels, but nothing is more eschatological than...

While he never wore a red suit, smoked a pipe, or slid down chimneys, the real Santa's story actually has a lot to do with the true meaning of...

Does your family suffer from the Dec. 26th blues? The original Christmas season unfolded in a long, slow manner, starting with the hush of Advent...

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes often are received by children who often have lost everything — parents, home, country — and go a long way...

Just how much should your youngsters know about the national economy and your personal financial situation?

As an adoptive parent my curiosity in the character of Joseph is great. Did he ever wonder? Did he ever feel inadequate? Did he ever gaze into the...

Several Christmases ago, my daughter’s art teacher gave this assignment: Make holiday posters. She also made it clear: No religion allowed...

Slow down and bring Christ into focus this season through an old Christian tradition that has made a difference in the faith of many: Advent.

Living in the wake of divorce will push you to the limit. You might feel like you don’t have the resources you need to move forward. Start with...

Whether it’s adopting a child with special needs, or even considering becoming a foster parent, we all need to make room in our hearts for those...

It seems that high school graduates surveyed in 2006 consider themselves much more likely to succeed in life when compared to the self-assessment...