What does the Bible really say?
The Bible should be registered as a lethal weapon! Hebrews 4:12 warns us “the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword . . .” That’s …
Top ten things you won’t hear at commencement
Ever since Pebbles and Bam Bam graduated from Bedrock High, commencement speakers have been telling the crowd of cap and gowns to work for world peace, follow its dreams, and …
Talking to children about war, terrorism, school violence, natural disasters
Dr. Mary Manz Simon, early childhood educator, quotes The Why Files: Is There Really Life After Death? in this important article to help your child or teen cope with a …
Three secrets to xxx-ceptional sex: 1
Every single issue of Cosmo promises “red hot,” “toe-curling,” “intense,” “unbelievable” sex. But sex therapist Theodote Rubin warns: Sexual athletics simply cannot provide long-lasting or deeper satisfactions, and to expect …
Managing your time and sanity
Is life coming at you like the old video game, Asteroids?! Well, let go of the joystick, sit down and relax. Here is my exclusive formula for managing your time …
How to decide what is right or wrong for you
Many of the issues we face in today’s world are not addressed specifically in Scripture. So how do you decide what’s right or wrong for you? Here are some general …
Dealing with impending death
How do you deal with your—or a loved one’s—impending death? Here are some excerpts from my book The Why Files that I hope will be helpful: Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the author …
Dealing with death and grief
How do you deal with the death of a family member or a friend? Here are some excerpts from my book, The Why Files: Is There Really Life After Death?, …
‘Spray paint’ parenting
Both five-year-old Paul and his bike were banged up after a summer of skids, spills, and “wheel-ies.” So one weekend, we spent hours sanding down the chipped areas on the …
iNo hablo Estrogen! Becoming gender fluent
I knew something was wrong the second I said it. While on a speaking tour of Australia, our host had warned us what words not to use “down under.” For …
Perfect love for imperfect people
Adapted from Perfect Love: A + Living in a C- World Kevin and Jennifer show up at every youth meeting. Whether it’s for pizza or prayer, roller skating or revival, …