Would I Hope in God?

A dangerous encounter on a dark back street opened my eyes again.

The search for happiness based on our circumstances in life inevitably creates a restlessness and discontent in our souls.

My infertility reminded me of something we all need to learn: the source of true contentment and happiness.

It is so very easy for us to find our glory in being better than someone else.

True joy is founded on truth. It is based on our knowledge of God’s goodness to us as revealed in both shallow and deep experiences, and as revealed in his Word.

Devote this coming year to becoming all God meant you to be and to enjoying Him and the great goodness He has given you.

These three steps can help keep our complaints constructive.

In the darkness and pain of personal cries, we must have the touch of our unseen Father to keep us oriented.

At age five I learned an important lesson on the power of the tongue.

Loving God with all your mind helps guard against falling to temptation.

The Apostle Paul reminds us that we’re in a spiritual race. What kind of runner are you?

What chores can children do at specific ages? The following chart gives some ideas of what is possible.

In most cases I find boredom to be a function of attitude—a result of my own selfishness and lack of vision or initiative or creativity.

These ideas won’t cure every problem in your home, but they will help you refocus on kingdom purposes.

Three steps that will help you spiritually invest in your family.

A day full of frustrating challenges gave me a good laugh years later.

Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, share how God changed their hearts for orphans.

Here are some issues to consider as you consider adding to your family through adoption.