Gulf Coast Family

By Dr. Brent Stancil

“They are so exhausted and frustrated with the behavior that they will do anything to make it stop”

By Joseph Mitsch

By Joseph Mitsch

“Often times, what we see in others is, in some way, a reflection of something within ourselves”

by Tom Owen

by Tom Owen

by Jeff Iskra

Most of us would like to improve our lives, and January seems like a natural time to make some changes. Often we need to remove something negative – drop the weight, drop the debt, drop the habit, drop the clutter, etc. These changes may be difficult; however, the solution really is very simple – stop doing it!

by Jeff Iskra

This is the time of year when so much changes - our calendar fills up with parties, family get-togethers, days off from work, children are looking through the toy catalogs, Santa has arrived at the mall, and christmas music is everywhere! We know we should be filled with excitement and anticipation but...

by Joel Huff

Problem: Society tells us that we “deserve” to be happy and we should pursue whatever it takes to deliver us to an acceptable state of bliss. Unfortunately, this mentality only leads us toward an attitude of unhappiness and a perpetual state of discontent.

Solution: Scripture contains directions on adjusting our perspective in life. The following two Bible truths are especially helpful:

“Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns.”

by Joel Huff

Our family recently took a trip to the FL panhandle to visit our relatives. Upon arriving, my mother declared she had a surprise in the garage that she wanted to show us. With great anticipation, my sisters and I watched as she revealed a newly refurbished Schwinn tandem bicycle. It was beautifully painted in a brilliant red, complete with special chromed fenders and white wall tires. But it was not just any old renovated bicycle; it was the very one that my sister and I used to ride on with our Dad when we were kids over thirty years ago.

by Tim Rhine

Let’s face it, if you are a parent you’ve been there. Where you ask? Well, almost anywhere! The checkout at the grocery store, in the mall, at church, even the family reunion. Then it happens — your child plops down on the floor and throws a fit, crying, screaming, and thrashing about. Now you remember! Sends a chill down your spine doesn’t it?