Good Teacher
A man took his son fishing one day.
After a few hours in the boat with not much to do, the son started asking his father some questions.
“How does the boat float?” he asked.
The man...
On a Hill Far Away
Few songs have words of such intensity as these written by George Bennard: “On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame.” As our mind’s eye catches...
What Do You Expect Out of Your Children?
School children were used for an experiment in education.
The children in three groups were equally average students. Controllers of the study made a significant change, though. They placed the three groups with three different...
Forgive, as God Forgives
Years ago a young man quarreled with his father and left home.
He kept in touch with his mother and wanted badly to come home for Christmas, but he was afraid his father would not...
Old Age: Taking Care, or Taking Advantage?
There is an interesting story in this week's Sports Illustrated.1 It seems that some con artist is going around to aging athletes who have Alzheimer's posing as Dr. James Hartman. He claims to be...
Parenting Tips
Ten Things for Which a Parent Will Never Be Sorry
For doing your level best even when discouraged.
For hearing before judging in family quarrels.
For thinking before speaking when emotionally upset.
For not...
The Difference Family Makes
The Difference Family Makes
“My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you” (Proverbs 3:1–2).
An article...