Extreme independence is as destructive to a relationship as total dependence.

No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child.

Loving discipline encourages a child to respect other people and live as a responsible, constructive citizen.

Clearly, unless the Lord chooses to explain Himself to us, which often He does not, His motivation and purposes are beyond the reach of mortal man. What this means in practical terms is that many of our questions - especially those that begin with the word 'why' - will have to remain unanswered for the time being.

A good marriage is not one where perfection reigns: it is a relationship where a healthy perspective overlooks a multitude of "unresolvables."

I would like to thank those who spoke boldly against the 'gay marriage float' in the 2014 Rose Parade. Apparently, that vigorous opposition came from perhaps millions of people, and it had a significant influence on how the matter was handled on network and cable television.

The United States has been from the beginning greatly influenced and primarily influenced by the Judeo-Christian system of values.