Life gets tough. And busy. And distracting. And even discouraging. Right? While it may take many different forms from family to family, I love that our country continues to recognize a holiday that is all about giving
As parents who love our kids, our aim is to raise them to become fully capable and responsible adults who will strive to make a positive impact on the world around them. Right? And that sort of
"Evan Almighty" has been one of my family's favorite movies for quite a while. If you've never seen this heartwarming family film about God (Morgan Freeman) choosing a modern day Noah named Evan Baxter (Steve Carell), you
What is your favorite part of the Christmas season? I know there are significant elements of the holiday season that are irritating or even downright painful for some. But for many of us, there are so many
The tips I shared for leading your family forward after the damage and chaos of Hurricane Gustav seem just as relevant, and perhaps more important, in helping with moving forward after the Great Flood of 2016. I
I have recently re-engaged the Facebook world, after taking a few years away from it. (Today is not the day to explain that sentence, but perhaps I will do so soon.) At the time of this writing,
"Okay, everyone - raise your hands if you think parades are fun!" Yes, it' Mardi Gras time down here in Cajun Country. And, truth be told, my family and I are not really into the whole parade
This is not a post about regret or blame. Let's be clear up front. It's about encouraging fathers to seize the day and share your knowledge, wisdom, experience - share your self - with your teens while
The once strong, commanding king now sits in bewilderment. The faces of family and friends around him are deeply familiar, yet he can't quite place them. He feels as though he has just been roused from a
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