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...
Exasperated Children
Paul wrote, “And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4).
What are some ways we can exasperate (provoke) our...
Take This Communication Test
Take this test with your mate. Insert your spouse’s name in the blank and answer the questions as you think your spouse sees you. (Copy this sheet if possible or keep your answers on...
A House Is Not a Home
A house is not a home; it is many things.It is a kitchen stove on which a kettle sings.
It is a table set with care and loving thoughtWhere...
Thoroughbred or Nag?
“Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them” —Colossians 3:19
How to Build Trust in a Marriage
How does a couple regain trust when an incident has seriously damaged it?
It’s not easy.
Trust Builds over Time. Research shows that deep trust only comes from seeing that your partner is there for you...
Founded on Purity
Jacob and Rachel “dated” for seven years without behaving immorally (Genesis 29:20–21).
How different this is from today when many seem unable to go on even one date without being promiscuous. In a permissive society,...
Pro-Choice?
After I spoke at a public high school on the pro-life position, the pro-choice instructor took me to the faculty lounge for lunch. He pointed to a table where four teachers were smoking and...
The Importance of Fathers
In a recent issue of In Character, James Q. Wilson talks about yet another reason having a father in the home is so critical for the future of our society...