It was on December 23, 1818, in the small Austrian village of Oberndorf, that Father Josef Mohr had begun preparing the music for the Christmas Eve service at his local church.
Communication in the Family
The year was 1991, and the Iraqi army had invaded the defenseless country of Kuwait. President George Bush demanded repeatedly that Sadaam Hussein withdraw his troops, but he refused to comply. So on January 17th a massive invasion was launched.Read more…
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
An increasingly common condition, fetal alcohol syndrome, causes the fetus to be damaged during gestation; this can produce devastating problems. Watch, as Dr. Dobson explains why it is so important to abide by the warnings of alcohol intake during pregnancy.
The Foundation of Society
It has been said that strong families represent the ground floor—the foundation—for a stable and well-ordered society. It’s true. So much of what brings health and happiness to human beings, and especially to children, depends on committed individual family units.Read more…
Infant Mortality – Advancements in Life
Peter Brimelow, writing in a recent issue of Forbes Magazine, described the terrible curse of maternal and infant mortality during the 18th and 19th centuries. Death in that era came calling on nearly every door, whether humble or proud. InRead more…
This Old House
The actor Maurice Chevalier once said, “I prefer old age to the alternative.” Here’s a little poem we would like to share with you, called “Getting Old.” A woman named Dora Johnson wrote it, and she’s since passed on. ButRead more…
We’re In This Boat Together
Take in a deep breath of air and hold it for a moment. Now let it out. It might be interesting to know that in that single breath of air were at least three nitrogen atoms that were breathed atRead more…
Parenting God’s Way
Parenting God’s Way! “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” 2 Peter 1:3 As a father ofRead more…
FamilyLife eMentoring
In a time of unparalleled access to information and social networks, many still feel alone. But there is hope. FamilyLife eMentoring is an anonymous, online mentoring community with custom-matched confidants who offer similar past experience and biblically-based perspective. Become aRead more…
Insights and questions from three episodes of SouthPark
I just watched 3 episodes of SouthPark on my computer with a related theme of the impact of the Internet on society. Collectively, the video clips provide uniques insights on where we or our children are on digital spaces andRead more…