Friends and Family Archives

A daughter celebrates her father's appreciation of God's blessings on Father's Day

My Father’s Richest Blessing

As Father’s Day approaches, one daughter remembers how her father taught her one of life’s most important lessons–how to see the blessings of God all around her.

Renewing Your Vows at Every Wedding

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

Add a deeper dimension to every wedding you attend this summer by renewing your own vows. It will keep your commitment fresh!

Isabella Yosuico was inspired to come up with new ways to further her son Isaac's progress.

A Mother’s Love for a Special-Needs Child

By Isabella Yosuico8 min read

She had many fears about raising a son with Down syndrome, but one thing worried her the most…

Thank you, God, for cats! June is adopt-a-cat month.

June is Adopt-a-Cat Month from the American Humane Association. If you’re looking for a feline friend, why not visit your local shelter or cat rescue group and find a companion who will fit your lifestyle?

How To Stop Cyberbullying

By Terry Squires2 min read

Is your teen the target of cyberbullying? Here’s what you can do.

Please Pray for Puppy Caitlyn

By Peggy Frezon2 min read

When animals are mistreated, it’s easy to focus on hate toward the perpetrator. But God asks us, instead, to focus on love and compassion.

Mother and teen daughter talking about problems with attitude and depression, Guideposts

Your Teen Daughter’s Attitude

By Terry Squires2 min read

If your teen daughter used to be sweet but now she won’t talk to you anymore or is downright disrespectful, here are some tips for correcting her behavior.

Hope for the Prodigal Teenager

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

I learned that God loves my kids even more than I do, and He is well-able to take care of them. My responsibility is to love them and pray His Word over them daily.

Portrait of a golden retriever. Dogs--what a gift from God!

What Dogs Can Teach Us

By Edward Grinnan3 min read

What amazes me about all the dogs I’ve been blessed to love and write about, especially Millie, is not so much their cleverness but their uncanny emotional intelligence, this profound sense of intuition about us.