Tag Archives: responsibility

The Great American depression and the Second World War produced a new generation of Americans who understood hardship, poverty, and the value of life. Life was precious, and having a job, a home, and a family was priceless. But out of those good lessons, a dangerous concept evolved that would ...

Many couples spend more time planning their wedding than planning their marriage. In today’s rush-rush schedule, we spend a lot of time planning our vacation, our fishing trip, our career, or whatever, but don’t plan and prepare for the most important, life-changing event ever: your marriage. Parents sometimes finance their ...

Adam blamed Eve. Eve blamed the Serpent. (Genesis 3) God brought judgment on them and all humanity because of their sin. Cain killed Abel and then excused himself to God, saying, “Am I my brother’s keeper? (Genesis 4:9). When God judged Cain, he complained, “My punishment is greater than I ...

Household chores were a regular part of childhood in my family, and when done right, a small allowance was our reward. Our house was built for a young bride by her new husband in the 1920’s and still had beautiful wood floors 50 years later when we made it our ...

In our families we share many things. Some things we receive from our beginning, like blue eyes, or tall stature, or curly red hair. Some are treasures passed down, like an old piece of furniture, a vase that has held everything from anniversary roses to dandelions from a child’s small ...