Blogs

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...

Picky Eaters? I’m an Expert!

Written by Becky Bennett

While I do not claim to be an expert on any other parenting subject, I do claim expertise on picky eating! In fact, I’ve been the go-to person in the family for advice on picky eaters since...

Where True Leadership Starts

Written by Joshua Travers

“He that would govern others, first should be master of himself”—Philip Massinger. When you picture a true leader, what do you see? The average person pictures a good leader as...

Our Spiritual Diet: Eat Your Cow!

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

The Bible talks about spiritual milk and spiritual meat. Many people don’t get either, and some try to live on only one or the other. But in our spiritual development, we need both. What do...