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Q: My dear father passed away a few months ago. He was always the center of family gatherings, so as Christmas approaches we’re all starting to deal with the fact that he won’t be there. This is so much harder than I expected; do you have any advice for getting through this season?
Read moreWhat does Christian malaise look like if you step back and take a really objective look?
Read moreQ: We tried our best to be good parents, but our adult son has developed a talent for making poor decisions and behaving irresponsibly. He’s deep in debt and may lose his job for lack of transportation because his expensive car was repossessed. We’ve tried to support and help him in similar situations, but things just keep getting worse. What do you suggest?
Read moreOne of the most gripping prayers in the entire Bible is found in John 17:1-10. It comes at the end of Jesus’ ministry as he prepares his disciples for what is ahead. As you might imagine their minds are spinning with questions that Jesus is not prepared to answer at this time.
Read moreQ: I’m in my mid-20s, but my mother seems unable or unwilling to acknowledge that I’m an adult. How can I help her understand I’m not a kid anymore?
Read moreI think the turkeys might be thankful because fewer of them will find their way to the grocery store bins this year. So, some of them will still be strutting around thinking whatever turkeys think when they are fortunate and still have their heads. By the way, turkeys obviously don’t think anything. They are incredibly stupid creatures. If left out in a rainstorm, they will look up at the rain mouths open until they drown. So, if you get down to H-E-B early and get your turkey, your family will have their normal feast.
Read moreQ: My in-laws like to host extravagant get-togethers with all the relatives. This year they’re “going extra big” for the holidays because gatherings didn’t happen last year. But these events are always marked by tension and arguments among extended family members. I don’t want to offend my husband or his parents, but I’m tired of all the conflict. Can you suggest a solution?
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