By Bev and Phil Haas We’ve not had a family devotion time, but with Christmas approaching, we’re thinking it might be a good time to start. I want our young children to put the emphasis on Jesus’ birth. How do we begin? Many families take an unnecessarily complicated approach to family devotions and stall […]
Say yes to the family meal
By Bev and Phil Haas Our family doesn’t eat together often. As our kids have grown older, eating together has become harder. Someone told us we shouldn’t give up because having dinner together is important. What do you think? Family dinners have become a routine of the past in many households. With their […]
When you’re in the wrong
By Bev and Phil Haas I have a stressful job, but that’s no excuse for allowing my bad day at work to follow me home. I’m too embarrassed to go into detail about how I spoke to my kids. Any suggestions on how to make right the wrong I inflicted on my family? You’ve […]
Praying together as a couple
My husband and I talked with our minister who encouraged us to begin praying together. We were too embarrassed to ask how to do this, so we’re asking you for guidance. Like all communication, prayer is a vital link that gives meaning to a person’s life and relationships. Couple prayer has been the […]
Parents of missionary kids
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas Our family has served as missionaries and now we are preparing to return to the States. We’re looking for some suggestions on helping our children make that transition. To answer your question we’ve drawn from the experience and wisdom of David Pollock, an expert on children of missionaries, […]
