Today I was discussing with a client how important REAL FRIENDS are in times of hardship and crisis. She has one such friend in her life, and we sadly agreed that many people don't even have one
Today in Baton Rouge is glorious! The temperature is balmy. The sky is blue and clear. The breeze is gentle. What a delightfully refreshing Sabbath!!! As I write, hundreds of teens and adults are gathered at our
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A few months ago, my wife and I invested a good bit of money in having professionals come whip our front landscaping into shape. They did a great job. We've got all kinds of new flowers (don't
Parents of adolescents, how many of you enjoy your children's favorite music - if you can even understand it? I realize there are families in which parents and children enjoy the same musical tastes. However, for many,
For anyone who has struggled with the bedtime battle, or any other battle for obedience with your child(ren), check out this story of transformation in my house. I'll be writing much more on the importance of strong,
So, are you joining the masses of people who make annual "new year's resolutions?" If so, you are likely feeling one of two ways about making these so-called "resolutions." You may be feeling really motivated and hopeful, telling yourself
Self-proclaimed "experts" abound. They write books and articles, appear on the news, offer conferences and workshops, and set up websites. Some of these "experts" have a wealth of wisdom to offer, while others are offering up nothing
I was recently invited to speak to a group of pastors and church leaders about dealing with stress, which is frequently a huge issue for men and women in leadership - particularly church leadership. The message seemed
As you know, the name of my website is "hopeforyourfamily.com." My username on a number of different online accounts and communities is "hopemonger." Get an email from me, and you are likely to read the closing line,
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