Family by God&#039;s Design

“You’re Such a 5-Year-Old”

My daughter is fond of telling me, “You are such a 5-year-old,” when I do something silly to tease her. I know she’s playing; and really, I take it as a compliment. So, I just smile and do something else to confirm her accusation, even if it’s telling a “dad joke.” It’s a short example...

Celebration Family Shepherds

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February 9, 2026

Through the Eyes of a Child

Sometimes we learn important lessons when we see the world through the eyes of a child. This study reveals one of those times. Researchers conducted two experiments with children between four-years-old and eleven-years-old (111 in the first study and 118 in the second). In the first study, two adults of the same gender answered questions...

Family Shepherds Honor

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February 7, 2026

We Need Valentine’s Day More Than Ever

We need Valentine’s Day more than ever. The world around us seems to be falling into an ever-widening, ever-deepening pit of hate, mistrust, and division. Worse, this pit threatens to swallow up our families in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. The stress and strain of seeing the division, the horrid abuses, and the hateful rhetoric adds...

Celebration Grace Honor

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February 2, 2026

Do You or Your Child Get Carsick?

Have you ever experienced motion sickness? You know, riding in a car with that nauseous, head-swimming feeling? If you have, I have some good news. You can thank the researchers of this study…and the participants who volunteered to endure having carsickness induced on purpose (who does that?). Participants in this study were divided into six...