This Christmas, my cousin who seems to hate everything and everyone is visiting me. What can I do to help her realize life is beautiful when all she sees is her poverty and brokenness? People who are filled with hate and anger have brokenness in their lives. They are difficult to be around and are skeptical when people show them kindness. And yet the Christmas season is a time when you can show he ...[Read More]
My pessimist relative is coming over for Christmas!
I easily get offended by what my friends say
with Peter Banzon Q: My friends think I’m cool, but the truth is I easily get offended by what they might do or say. How do I deal with this feeling? A: Being easily offended is a difficult problem. You may be overly sensitive and regard many things as offensive. When people offend you and it remains unresolved, each new offense digs deeper into your soul and may make you bitter. Bitterness is ...[Read More]
Receiving God’s Blessing
How can my family receive God’s blessing?
How can I restore my relationship with my children?
I always compared my children to others and never appreciated their good deeds. So, our relationship has grown cold.
Are the Bible’s moral standards still relevant today?
The world has changed so much. When I talk to my teenagers about moral standards based on the Bible, they tell me life is different now.
What does the Bible say about children with special needs?
Does the Bible mention anything about children being born with special needs? Why did God allow such?
Internet As Babysitter
I feel guilty that I allow the Internet to “babysit” my kids. How can I have meaningful, quality time with them this summer? The Internet has become an important part of modern day living. It provides a world of useful information that makes life easier. But, the Internet can be distracting and a source of all kinds of negative and harmful things! We can spend hours on the Internet with our gadget ...[Read More]