Nov
30
2010

Don't Mix Messages on Infertility

Contrary to what some may think, our view of having children is not too complicated: Children are blessings. The logic follows: therefore, welcome them. A fairly common misunderstanding is how we view infertility, some grow angry with us because (they think) we condemn it. They couldn’t be more wrong.

Nov
29
2010

Editor of Our New Book: A 1-Child Father

You’d think we would have a pro-large-family editor work through our book. Instead, we had a father of one child work through the edits. It was a marvelous exchange, sometimes a bit tense!

Nov
28
2010

8 Steps to a Family Christmas Letter

We have two traditions we love: Writing our Christmas letter and reading those we receive. Both are great ways to connect during the Christmas season.

Nov
27
2010

Stop Judging Your Parents (i.e. Your Children’s Grandparents)

Parents who have a heart of bitterness toward their own parents carry it with them like baggage. We have some advice for them to take to heart, advice that will help build love in their own houses.

Nov
26
2010

Our Black Friday Sale (through Dec. 5)

Monument Publishing slashed most of its items significantly to $40, $20 and $10 even. Now’s the time to get those Christmas gifts!

Nov
25
2010

Sweet & Sour Green Beans (video)

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One of our family favorites is our Sweet & Sour Green Beans, and I posted a 3-minute video to show you how it’s done.

Nov
24
2010

When Adult Children Don't Want to Visit

The Holidays is where families either get together or, sadly, avoid one another. I have a good response for a mom who wrote in with her story of her adult child pushing her down the priority list this holiday season.

Nov
23
2010

Training Minds for Action

Christians complain about a deteriorating culture, and we love to rant about the evil of our day. But when it comes down to actually doing something, too often we sit back in our armchairs and continue complaining. Here’s a way to make a difference…