Letter number two from my series, "Making the Most of Family Life.": My dear young tempters, Some of you have reported back to me your eager desire to attack and destroy families in the name of Our

Several years ago at my previous church, I taught a series of lessons entitled "Making the Most of Family Life."  The lessons were based on a series of six brief essays I wrote, inspired by the style

Good ole Master Oogway just may become a regular contributor here at HopeForYourFamily!  It is obvious that many have been touched by his wisdom and are hungry to be reminded of his profound words, given the tracking

My list of 10 Proven Ways to Increase Your Peace has really been in no particular order.  Until now.  I have been saving the best for last.  This final recommendation is, in my opinion, by far the

A paradigm is basically a worldview and overall structure for approaching and making sense of life.  I start today's post with the concept of a paradigm, because yours may get shaken a bit today.  My number one

In the spirit of Christmastime and the impending new year, it seems appropriate to share another nugget of wisdom from our old friend, Oogway the kung-fu grandmaster turtle.  This quote happens to be my very favorite: Yesterday

I write this post in anticipation of joy.  Based on many past experiences (and one in particular), I feel I am on solid ground to expect some genuine joy and exuberance this weekend.  I'm going to risk

Our household is in full-on Kung Fu Panda mode right now.  Don't tell my son's school teachers or principal, please!  It's a peace-loving Montessori school, and Kung Fu definitely wouldn't go over well on that playground.  But,

People define success in many different ways.  For some, it can be roughly measured by the number of digits in one's salary or the net value of one's portfolio.  (I suppose these folks are feeling less successful

Independence Day is just days away for the people of our country. We celebrate the 4th of July as the day our nation officially became a free land, governing ourselves with independent sovereignty. The Boston Tea Party,