I Appreciate The Solemnity of Memorial Day
If your loved one died while serving our country, I grieve your heartbreaking loss. I pray we, as a nation, will be found worthy of the huge price you and your fallen soldier paid.
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A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Children’s Stepmother
Many years ago, after my first marriage ended and my mental health prevented me from raising my children, I asked God to provide a mother figure who could be there for them while I sought help in one behavioral medical unit (mental health hospital) after another. Thankfully, God provided that in Debbie.
Continue reading →The Emotional Toll of Abortions on Fathers
We often focus on those who have been victims of abortion – innocent babies, of course, and their mothers. But we rarely hear about how this tragedy affects dads. These “forgotten fathers” often bottle up their emotions, including grief, depression, anger and guilt – all of which can escalate to self-destructive behavior if they don’t seek counseling.
Continue reading →Making This December 26 Better Than Last Year’s
The more we draw near to and worship Him, the more we’ll become aware of how much He loves us and has intervened in our circumstances. The more we become aware of all He has done for us – and in us – the more we’ll experience healing from our pain and anger. Eventually, we’ll experience a joy we haven’t known for a long time.
Continue reading →WWII As Seen Through The Eyes Of A Veteran
Like many who survived the war, Private 1st Class George F. Schneider rarely talked about his time at war. His son, Tom, thinks perhaps his reluctance was due to his humble nature. But most likely, “the fact that my dad was incredibly traumatized by the war and his tragic loss of friends played a role.”
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