The Folly Bound Up in the Heart of a Child … Tim Challies writes: “Like most parents, Aileen and I have had many moments when we’ve been dismayed and brokenhearted at the manner and the extent of folly that can be bound up in the heart of our children. Even little hearts have deep wells of sin. Sometimes our children have made life almost unbearable through their self-centeredness, their anger, and their rebellion. Sometimes we’ve despaired and wondered how we will be able to endure another year or even another day. Sometimes we’ve been able to do nothing more than cry out to God for him to give us the patience, strength, and wisdom we don’t have.” You can read the rest HERE.

Runs in the Family … Sarah Spain at Sports Illustrated chronicles the ‘jaw-dropping story of an NFL coach’s search for his family: “In July, a huge family reunion in Youngstown brought McCullough, Briggs, Smith and Comer together for the first time. All of McCullough’s parents in one place, reflecting on nurture versus nature, what is inherited versus what is taught and the many different forms of parenthood. It was both the culmination of a journey and the start of something new for the families that the journey had introduced. A man found his parents, a mother found her child, and a father discovered a son he never knew he was missing. There is no jealousy, no resentment and no regret. There is just gratitude for the winding paths that brought them all together.” You can read the rest HERE.