Faith of His Father
By Scott Shute6 min read
His high-tech career couldn’t have been more different from his father’s life as a Kansas farmer. But some lessons always apply…
Parenting
Jen Hatmaker’s Parenting Tips for Busy Moms
By Jen Hatmaker7 min read
Author, speaker, blogger, pastor’s wife, TV personality and—whew!—mother of five Jen Hatmaker reminds us that no parent is perfect. You can only do your best.
Author Jen Hatmaker on Faith-Based Parenting
Jen Hatmaker, author, speaker, blogger, TV personality, mother of five and Guideposts contributor, reveals how the parenting decisions she and her pastor husband make are informed by their faith.
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…
The Family-Friendly Comedy of Jim Breuer
Comedian Jim Breuer talks about the humorous side of being both a dad and a caregiver for his father, and tells the story behind his recent special, Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy, on the EPIX network.
A Son’s Letter to His Baseball Hall-of-Famer Father
By Jorge Jarrin8 min read
Jorge Jarrin honors his father, the “Spanish voice of the Dodgers,” Jamie Jarrin, on Father’s Day.
Spring Break at Home
By Terry Squires2 min read
If your teen isn’t heading off to a beach for spring break, how to keep her occupied at home.
Guideposts Classics: Danny Kaye on the Gift of Love
By Danny Kaye4 min read
In this story from September 1963, beloved comedic actor Danny Kaye shares a lesson he learned about the nature of parental love.
Managing Your Expectations
By Michelle Medlock Adams4 min read
You can’t manage other people’s judgments but you can manage your own expectations, especially when it comes to parenting your own child.
A Mom’s First Selfie
By Stephanie Thompson6 min read
Her daughter thought it was self-expression; she thought it was self-obsession!
Growing Servants
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Watching this boy learning to serve others moves my soul. One day I hope that our boys will be men with a passion for serving their own families, churches, communities, and the world.
Confessions of a Control Freak
By Edie Melson2 min read
Eventually I stopped fighting back and began to listen to what our son had to say. He won me over with these simple words…