Family

outgoing call; man making a phone call outside during the winter

Outgoing Calls

Maureen O'Brien December 26, 2025

I stood on the dock of a frozen pond, and the ice began making echoing, eerie noises as it shifted. I was suddenly inspired to call one of my adult children and let them know how much I love them.

Thanks in Giving

Daniel Imwalle November 27, 2025

Today, as we meet for Thanksgiving with family, whether from near or far, may we find a moment to express gratitude for all that God has provided, perhaps in the very action of giving to another.

grandmother and grandson laughing together.

Always Say ‘I Love You’

Sandy Howison November 16, 2025

Throughout this messy, sweet, chaotic, precious time we have together, we’ll tell each other the best thing, the only thing that really matters: “I love you.”

Family might mean different things to different people. You might have a “work family” or a “family of friends.” Take a moment to think of someone from one of these groups and let that person know who she or he ...

Medicine of Mercy

Susan Hines-Brigger September 23, 2025

There are a lot of people who could use some “medicine of mercy,” and our faith is calling us to provide it.

Actions Speak Louder than Words

Susan Hines-Brigger August 16, 2025

Name-calling. Bullying. Prejudice. Hurtful comments. Gossip. Given that this is a family column, you might assume that I’m talking about the behavior of kids.