Dear and wise friends were struggling with their 4-year-old son who liked to scandalize his older sisters by occasionally spouting the word “poopy.” This was an especially big problem since the girls were so earnest about doing … Read more
Our own spiritual well-being—our relationship with God—forms the footings on which all our parenting structure rests. God is the rock on Whom we build.
The next step in building our structure is the foundation which supports the … Read more
“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things.” Matthew 12:35
It is nearly impossible to be a good parent when we are frazzled. Some years ago, Nancy and I received … Read more
People are as different as foods on a buffet. For example, I am an extrovert. I do my thinking on the outside. I think out loud. Nancy is an introvert. She likes to think before she talks … Read more
In the course of a faith journey, questions arise. Some are minor—like a word, phrase, or name in the Book of Mormon or a spiteful story in the Old Testament. Others are more consequential. How did racial … Read more
Imagine that you are seated early at a lovely banquet when, much to your surprise, Jeffrey R. Holland asks to sit next to you. You are delighted. He takes a seat and turns fully toward you. Asking, … Read more
The natural man or woman is an enemy to their partner. We humans tend to be centered on ourselves, our needs, and perspectives. We tend to be critical of others and justify ourselves. You can see the … Read more
It is surprising how often the insightful discoveries of research fit harmoniously with the prescriptions of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There are even times when research gives us a better idea of how we can apply … Read more
The enemy of marital happiness is contention. We fight and misunderstand each other. We develop resentments. We can become estranged.
So, the intuitively obvious recommendation is to get people to talk in fair ways about their differences … Read more
When Jesus chose to whom He would make the first official declaration of His divinity, it was to the Samaritan woman by Jacob’s well. What a surprise! His choice defied expectations for several reasons.
She was a … Read more