Someone once advised mothers that if they have a lot of tension and get headaches, to do exactly what it says on an aspirin bottle: “Take two aspirin,” and “Keep away from children...
A Harvard University study found that 6 of every 10 juvenile delinquents had fathers who drank to excess; many had mothers who did the same; 3 out of 4 lacked parental interest or discipline; and 4...
A grandmother was showing her grandchildren one of those pictures of a Pilgrim family going to church on Thanksgiving Day. Thinking she might make a point, she said, “The Pilgrim children really enjoy...
Even mothers who try hard are sometimes disappointed.According to Irving Wallace, Alice Hamilton had two sons who were listed as “Public Enemy Number 1.” Her older son, Floyd, was a part o...
Children are masterful at taking what their mothers tell them and turning the meaning around entirely in order to get their needs met....
Here are some actual "gems" from church bulletins: 1. Don't let worry kill you. Let the Church help. 2. Thursday night Potluck Supper. Prayer and medication to follow. 3. Remember in prayer the many ...
One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brun...
In an early Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown and Lucy are having a conversation. Lucy asks, "What are you doing for your dad on Father's Day?" Charlie replies, "First, I'm going to get him to take m...
The May/June issue of Worth magazine carried a story about an exclusive community on New York City's upper East side. You would need an income of over one million dollars a year just to live there. Th...
Melvin Newland tells the story about comedian Jerry Clower, whose son was the field goal kicker for his high school football team. One day, his son had a chance to kick the goal that would give his te...
What can encouragement and affirmation do? If you want to see someone's work or attitude improve, read more here....
Many Christian women today view the sermon—the proclamation of the gospel—as the centerpiece of the worship experience. They yearn for the serious pastor to stand with integrity in the pulpit, open hi...