Blogs

Why All the Riots in the Streets?

Written by Ron Kelley

Today there’s a lot of anger at injustice and corruption, a lot of disillusionment and frustration and a lot of the mob mentality. But what’s behind these trends and the wave of riots on...

A Mother Looks at the Fifth Commandment

Written by Aimee Lemen

How does God expect parents to view parental honor? Having recently lost my own mother, I have been contemplating all things parenthood and, particularly, motherhood. My mother was an amazing...

Dealing With College and Career Worries

Written by Ashley Holl

I learned a lot my senior year of high school—a lot about dealing with stress and worry and turning it over to God. I thought my senior year of high school would be easy. That turned out to...

A Thanksgiving to Remember

Written by Mike Bennett

Ingratitude has been called the most common sin. Consider these Thanksgiving memories for hints in combating this affliction. I’ve enjoyed my share of abundant Thanksgivings where the...

Give Thanks for Fleas?

Written by Becky Bennett

It’s easy to be thankful when things are going well. But can we learn to give thanks in times of trial? Corrie (52) and her sister Betsie (59) arrived at the Ravensbruck concentration camp in...

A Wise Woman Builds Her House

Written by Debbie Pennington

With just weeks left before listing our current home for sale, my husband and I have been thinking quite a bit lately about home repairs, renovations and upgrades. As a woman, I can’t help but...

“They’re Playing Our Song!” Helping Children Build Right Relationships With the Opposite Sex

Written by Todd Carey

Teens and even preteens are being rushed into romantic relationships. What can parents do to encourage healthy guy/girl friendships without regrets? I was watching a football game when a...

Moving Through the Pain: Dealing With Relationship Injuries

Written by Becky Bennett

It started out with such a very small injury. But a few months later the pain had become chronic and my range of motion greatly reduced! What I learned about treating this injury has made me think a...

“Who Can Find a Faithful Man?”

Written by Mike Bennett

Faithfulness is a key to strong character, stable families and an eternal relationship with God. But faithfulness is under attack. Semper fidelis—Latin for “always...