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05/12/2013In Honor of Mom
I haven't hugged Jan Daly for over 40 years, but her love and prayers have followed me all my life. Our time together was too short, but I'd like to think I inherited Mom's playful wit and humor. I miss you, Mom.
6 comments - 04/20/2013
Ten Reasons Kids Leave the Church
Of all the hats I wear in life, the one I enjoy most may be that of "dad." As much fun as Trent, Troy, and I have together, whether it's camping or just throwing the ball around, not a day goes by that I don't give serious thought to how my wife, Jean, and I are leading them spiritually.
80 comments - 04/13/2013
Four Things You Can Do to Preserve Traditional Marriage
Today's Focus on the Family broadcast features two of the brightest minds in the country discussing the Supreme Court's recent oral arguments on the matter of same-sex marriage.
40 comments - 04/12/2013
Why the Media Blackout Over the Gosnell Trial?
The fact that people openly acknowledge that a news professional is taking a risk for reporting factual news reveals the depth of the media's bias when it comes to the issue of life.
5 comments - 04/08/2013
The Secret Parents Don't Want Their Kids to Know
Children, please turn away from the computer. Here's the secret: moms and dads aren't perfect. Sometimes we hurt our kids' feelings with the things we say, often without even knowing it.
4 comments - 04/05/2013
8 Lessons From the World's Happiest Couples
The May edition of Reader's Digest features a breezy article titled "Is Your Marriage Normal or Nuts?" Don't answer just yet.
4 comments - 12/05/2012
Fiscal Cliff? How About the Moral Cliff?
All this conversation about an economic cliff has got me thinking: Is there a moral cliff? And have we already reached it – or are we walking dangerously close to the edge?
52 comments - 11/20/2012
Have You Heard About This Christian Scandal?
What if I told you there's a story circulating within the national media today about a controversial female Christian evangelist who's wrapped up in a scandal of major proportions? The married evangelist in question has been rumored to have had several extramarital affairs, even one with a well-known Hollywood celebrity. Known for her progressive theology, some have accused her of peddling feminist propaganda in the midst of her preaching.
53 comments - 11/08/2012
My 'Foolish' Reaction to President Obama's Re-Election
As many Christians who see the confluence of our faith and the many issues of culture, we poured our hearts and souls into this year's election. We donated our time and gave of our treasure. We made phone calls. We helped to register and educate new voters. We prayed.
265 comments - 10/04/2012
What I Saw at Last Night's Debate
"It's fun, isn't it?" Those were the words of Governor Romney shortly into last night's presidential debate with President Obama. I have to admit. The debate was fun. What an extraordinary country we live in, where two men with very different visions can stand on the same stage and politely, if not pointedly, debate the other.
20 comments - 09/27/2012
Who Would Bully This Beautiful Girl?
Have you heard about the 16-year-old Michigan girl who was voted to her high school's homecoming court as part of a so-called "prank"? This is bullying, plain and simple.
65 comments - 09/14/2012
One Consequence of Same-Sex Marriage
By the end of this month it's likely to be legal for children in California to have three parents. So why aren't two enough anymore? Same-sex marriage.
974 comments - 09/12/2012
The Six Myths Christians Believe About Politics
Are we more concerned with shaping (and winning) the debate than we are with shaping and refining our own attitudes toward the world? If we're going to help win people to the heart of Jesus, it's critical that our own hearts are wedded to His.
89 comments - 09/07/2012
Do You Live in a Generous State?
A recent study commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy revealed something that won't surprise many people of faith: the more "religious" a state or region of the country, the more likely its people are to give generously to charity.
20 comments - 08/15/2012
Five Things This Hero Taught Us About Fighting Evil
The story of Nellie Grey's life is a tremendous testimony to the power and significance of a single soul consumed by a magnificent obsession. She has taught us many things about fighting evil in general and abortion in particular.
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