Wife: I have been married for 15 years, and my husband has never celebrated my birthday, our anniversary, or even Christmas with the family. Nothing! Why do you think this is? Jerry: My initial …

History credits Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. with the assertion that some Christians are so heavenly minded that they’re no earthly good. The same sentiment found its way into Johnny Cash’s …

Her words stopped me in my tracks.  “I need to verify your insurance information, Mr. Dooley, but you will never receive a bill from the hospital,” she stated casually. I should …

Husband: Our “honeymoon” seems to be over after just a few months of marriage. My wife is not as affectionate as when we were first married. Is something wrong with our …

It’s taken me 35 stubborn years to figure this out, but I’ve come to believe that the clearest measure of someone’s faith is not what they say they believe—but what …

Husband: “In addition to other areas in our marriage our sex life is almost nonexistent. What can we do to light the fire again?” Jerry: Your question is one which we hear often …

If a person were so inclined, they could make the argument that Jackson is the most important place in the world for Southern Gospel music and its fans for a few days in July every year. Jackson …

Last week, I found myself aboard a flight headed to California—a work trip, nothing flashy. As we crossed the heartland, westward toward the Pacific, I gazed out the window, watching the waving …

Husband and Wife: “Is there a ‘best time’ to share constructive comments with your spouse”? Jerry: That is an excellent, but delicate question. It is a wise and mature …

Every birthday is important. The passing of another year is worthy of celebration because each trip around the sun measures the gift of existing and all the blessings that come with it. For the …

Last week, I found myself aboard a flight headed to California—a work trip, nothing flashy. As we crossed the heartland, westward toward the Pacific, I gazed out the window, watching the waving …

Observations of children of an elderly couple: “Our parents have been married for over 50 years, and they still hold hands when they walk together, and Dad always opens the door for Mom and …

What about the person in the deepest jungle who has never heard the name of Jesus? Or the man stranded on an island throughout the entirety of his life? I have been asked about similar scenarios more …

Today’s article is a bittersweet one to put into words. One of my dearest friends, Pastor Sky McCracken, is celebrating his final Sunday as pastor of First Methodist Downtown. When I tell you …

No one lives in a vacuum. Despite our occasional efforts to deny it, the people around us influence nearly every part of our lives for good or bad. Either you benefit from the nurture, example, and …

Husband and Wife: We notice that in our children’s friends there is a discard for good manners of any kind. This behavior is also demonstrated in the parents of these children. What can we do …

Question: Husband And Wife – We have found a practice which has greatly enhanced communication in our marriage. We call it “Marital Debriefing” where we each share for ten minutes …

To the world, she was Francis, but to us she was Nanny. I first met her when my wife and I were dating. After eating at her table for the first time I knew this was a family I wanted to be part of. …

Now, I’m no stranger to pressure. And if there’s anything I’ve learned, whether in the professional arena or in the pew on a Sunday morning, it’s that being human—truly …

Peace be with you.   These are the first words of both the risen Jesus Christ and the newly elected Pope Leo XIV as he stood on the balcony extending a blessing to the tens of thousands …