January 2012 Archives

Do you live a secretive life?

Most of us have one or two things we’d rather not share with the outside world, but some people are slaves to their secrets. Extramarital affairs; dru… read more

What’s worse than the sound of nails on a chalkboard?

It’s the sound of a whining child!  Parents will do almost anything to make it stop.  But yelling or responding harshly to a whining child is one of t… read more

Do you have a dream?

Today we remember the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … a man of ministry, peace and vision.  He dreamed of equality between all races.  In 1963… read more

Do you have what it takes to be a great dad?

To be a great dad takes courage.  The courage to set your own house rules, to admit when you are wrong, and to be a parent, not a pal, to your kids.  … read more

What’s so good about winter?

Winter… it can be a harsh season of blizzards, dreary skies, leafless trees and brown grass. But winter is so important… if the grass didn't freeze, i… read more

Have you started getting your credit card bills from Christmas?

Hopefully you didn’t go into debt over the holidays.  But if you did, getting the mail can be a real downer.  So now what?  To start with, don’t go in… read more

How many New Year’s resolutions did you make?

It seems that resolutions are made to be broken. Is it any wonder then, that kids often say parents talk the talk – but don't walk the walk? Breaking … read more

How do you communicate with your kids when they’re hurting?

With five teenagers, I've learned that one of the most important things I can do when my children are going through a tough time is to ask caring ques… read more

How’s your memory these days?

Do you remember your first date with your wife? What about the first time your husband kissed you? Thinking back to those early days of dating is a gr… read more