Patrick and Michelle’s daughter has lived with her boyfriend for two years. She knows her parents disapprove but she’s open to continuing their relationship. She’s warned them that any “sermons” or …
A Munich Moment
I walked through the Marienplatz in Munich with the old city hall and famous glockenspiel in the center of the square that draws tourists by the millions and sets up photo ops galore. In the middle of …
Walking Away from a Child
Brandon has two daughters and a son, all grown. His son lives a destructive life, which hurts Brandon deeply. He admits that wanting his son to succeed may be a bit of “male pride,” and he has …
A Soul Filled with Peace and Rest
How would you like to be a person who has an unusually high level of personal peace? What would it be like if your demeanor could be described as living in spiritual rest? What if you could live …
In Both Seasons
Four centuries. Four hundred years! That’s how much time passed between the last Old Testament prophet speaking in the Old Testament and the dawn of Christmas. The birth of Christ crashed into …
Asking too Much of Our Marriages
Stanford professor David Cheriton cuts his own hair and bought a used Honda Odyssey for his family. He’s lived in the same colonial-style house for over thirty years. He flies commercial and even …