But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me. (Psalm 13:5-6) Continue »

Social scientists continue to report that many Americans, male and female, suffer from a "father hunger." Growing up, they didn’t have sufficient experience of connection with their fathers. Dads worked away from the home—sometimes long hours—and often felt out of place in the mix of family life. Continue »

With summer’s arrival, we get thinking about how to help our children make good, constructive use of their time away from school. While we’re at it, why not also consider creating home-based summer activities that can draw our children closer to Jesus? Continue »

Last August, when our oldest child turned twenty-one, my husband, Ernie, and I experienced one of the most pleasant surprises of parenting. In the middle of his birthday celebration, Brian turned to his dad and me to thank us for being his parents. Our nineteen-year-old daughter, Melissa, echoed his appreciation. Continue »

Want to help your children discern whether they’re called to religious life or to married or single life in the world? These suggestions can help. Continue »

The first time I spent the Easter holidays with my husband’s family, I participated in one of their long-established traditions. We made Easter baskets out of construction paper and filled them with candy. A family member’s name was written on the handle, and the entire basket was stashed into a plastic bag. On Saturday evening, my husband and his brother hid the baskets all over the house. Continue »