In his book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Donald Miller tells a powerful story he calls, “How Jason Saved His Family.” After returning from Los Angeles, where… read more…
Our children will not go to hell in a hand basket if we occasionally spoil them. All of us could use a little pampering and a day off work… read more…
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is announcing an initiative to support children and families affected by parental addiction. The initiative features Karli, a 6 ½-year-old… read more…
I recently attended a workshop where the speaker asked participants to list ten items that define them. My silent reaction: Ah, I hate this kind of stuff. But I… read more…
June is the month we celebrate fatherhood and fathers everywhere. It seems to me that Father Love is very strong—both love from fathers and love for fathers. Two brothers,… read more…
Raising little kids is hard. After a grueling day it’s mommy this and daddy that. And I don’t like macaroni and cheese any more. And why can’t I jump… read more…
Take a look below at some examples of life scripts that angry people play out in their lives. You may recognize yourself in these or you might see others… read more…
Editor’s note: In the last issue of The Phoenix Spirit, John Driggs lent his more than 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, to the topic… read more…
Most of us parents know how we would like our kids to turn out. They would care about others, generally have a warm heart, be socially accepted by peers,… read more…
“I’m sorry but I have to cancel our dinner date. I have the flu. I know this is the second time I’ve done this and I wouldn’t blame you… read more…
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