In 2006, Charles Roberts entered the one-room schoolhouse of a Pennsylvania Amish community, took a dozen girls hostage, then shot ten of them, killing five before taking his own life. Days after the shooting, something profound happened. The grandfather of one of the murdered girls stood up at her funeral and urged the congregation to have mercy. … Continue reading Hurt? Don’t Hate. →

Many couples who enter a second marriage naïvely believe their new stepfamily will bond quickly and fix everyone’s loneliness and loss. When some problems get worse instead, questions and doubts arise until the couple reaches a crossroads: do we hang on? Or do we give up and quit? How does a new family find its … Continue reading When Lives Collide: Navigating Remarriage and Stepfamily →

One of my boys is strong-willed. Over the years, Jean and I have joked that we were raising a lawyer-in-training. He could find a loophole in anything. Once, Jean hosted a women’s tea and set out chocolates in the living room. She later discovered half the bowl was gone. When she asked our son if … Continue reading Practical Advice for Parenting Strong-Willed Children →

I’m excited for the opportunity to highlight the life and work of my friend Dr. Gary Chapman on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “The Impact of a Life Well Lived.” Matthew 5:16 says, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your … Continue reading The Impact of a Life Well Lived →

Since COVID has it been more difficult than you expected for your family’s emotional well-being to “get back to normal”? It has been for a lot of families. That’s why I’ve invited my colleague, Dr. Danny Huerta, to join me on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Cultivating a Mentally Healthy Family.” Dr. Huerta is … Continue reading Cultivating a Mentally Healthy Family →

If your children have launched into adulthood recently, congratulations! You’re entering a new chapter of life called “The Empty Nest Years.” On the horizon ahead of you are obstacles to overcome and exciting new opportunities to take advantage of. The question to answer in this season of life is, “How do I move forward with … Continue reading The Empty Nest Years →

If your boss offered you a big raise, can you think of a good reason to turn it down? Coach Tony Bennett, the University of Virginia men’s basketball coach, had the best reason of all: to bless other people. In 2019, Coach Bennett’s team won their first NCAA Championship title in program history. As a … Continue reading Earn, Save and Give All You Can →