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It all began with what the ancient Romans called, the "Dog Star!"  Sirius was the brightest star in the sky.  And because it was so bright, the Romans thought it made the days hotter.  Nah!  It's the tilt of the earth in the days between July 24 to the end of August, that brings on the hottest days of summer-at least in our latitude!  And if you're living in the East, Central or Southern part of the U.S. you know what I'm barkin' about!

We pups need lots of water when it's so hot-and extra ...

We can't all be a Billy Graham . . . standing at a podium, in front of an overflow stadium crowd, passionately sharing that ... God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son so that we may not perish but have everlasting life. 

And yet . . . we are each called to share the message of hope with others.

But sometimes, it's not so easy.  We feel inadequate.  Not prepared.

In addition to the impact Christian radio on changing lives, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has now launched http://www.peacewithgod.net/ as yet another ministry means to share the ...

While watching "I am number four" recently, I was struck by how much I wanted to possess super powers. I want to be the superhero and 'save the day.' Cliché, I know . . . but true! That got me thinking about the real life heroes that I've had (and continue to have) in my life: My father, my grandfather, and of course, my wife.  These are all people who have impacted me in truly special ways.

This year I was given the opportunity to work with another hero of mine. Standing up for the sanctity of human life, Brad Mattes' daily ...

I can still remember where I was on the morning of 9/11 . . . I'd just arrived at the office after hearing news on the car radio about a plane which had crashed into the one of the twin towers.  

Slowly, the full tragic story began to unfold . . .  in shock and horror, we all soon realized that this was a day we would never forget. 

This September marks the 10^th anniversary of 9/11 and even as we all recall where we were on that fateful morning, Anne Graham Lotz underscores God is sending us a wake up call ...

A major impact in any fundraising communication is saying, "thank you!"

It's too often neglected in strategy and in implementation.

I recently received an example of an excellent "thank you" from an organization I support--not just financially, but as a volunteer for the past 22 years.  They have never taken me for granted--and this recent letter is proof of that.

Just a few notes!  The letter is a monthly "form" letter, obviously personalized.  It's thanking me for my monthly contribution.  For additional "wow" factor they could have acknowledged my contribution as a volunteer advocate.  But that's only ...

Yesterday was a good day.

A morning walk with my son.   Church with the family.  A concert at the park. 

The simple things of life. . . and yet, some times the simple things aren't so simple.

On "Family Talk" this week, Dr. Dobson helps husbands and wives navigate home life when children are in the picture on "Your Spouse or Your Kids - Who Comes First?"

And, even as the summer days are fun and carefree, the battle for marriage continues - join Dr. Dobson next week for insights and updates on the state of marriage today.

My 9 year old daughter ...