History of Blacks in the Military Once Lincoln took the oath of office, Frederick Douglas encouraged Lincoln to free the slaves and to give them a chance to fight for their freedom. The war broke out shortly after Lincoln’s inauguration on April 12, 1861, when the Confederates fired on Fort Sumter. However, Lincoln was hesitant to make the war about slavery. He didn’t want the border states to secede so preferred to save the Union. In August of 1861, Congress tackled the issue of the black man and passed the First Confiscation Act which stated that any enslaved person who...

We all long for a rich relationship with our family. However, media and the internet often rob our time. However, there is hope! My guest this week was author and coach Linda Goldfarb. She devised new and fun activities to engage your children. Start making memories now! Listen here To navigate a tough conversation with your child, click here.  

Have you ever barely missed another car? Your heart pumps madly as you realize the mortal danger. In 1917, Dr. June McCarroll was driving her Model T down a paved road that became Highway 99. Suddenly, a ten-ton truck came barreling toward her. When she told the story later, she said she preferred veering onto the sandy soil alongside the road rather than risk a serious collision. The incident convinced her highways should have a white line down the center to protect motorists. She shared her idea with government authorities, but they didn’t respond. Finally, she painted a wide white...

When I had my first child, I had a long list of things I intended to do. I soon discovered I lost my temper when I shouldn't or preached when I should have listened. I wanted to be perfect, but I failed more often than I liked. Mothers can get paralyzed by their own failures. My guest this week was Jennifer Slattery, and she shared how she overcame mom guilt. Jennifer learned to live in the freedom of Christ's love.. Listen here For tips on being a great mom, listen here

Have you ever had your child melt down in the grocery store? Or when you were about to leave and had no time for a confrontation? Mothering can be tough. Author and coach Linda Goldfarb offered new ideas for dealing with your wayward child. You might also enjoy her podcast and Facebook group to help parents. Listen here To download FREE information on keeping your home peaceful, click here.

Mother's Day can be lots of fun. When my kids were little, I would hear lots of whispering in the background as they prepared surprises. However, if you have lost someone you love or have a prodigal, Mother's Day can be miserable. My guest this week was Angela Breidenbach. Her mother was mentally ill, which made a relationship really tough. She shared how she made it through and gave ideas to mothers who are hurting. Listen here For tips on being a great mother, listen here  

Mother's Day isn't always happy, especially for the women who cannot conceive. Let's be sensitive to their needs this year as we celebrate our children. My guest this week was Betsy Herman who wrote When Infertility Books are Not Enough. She struggled for years, but she finally had two children. She tells her story this week and gives guidance for women who cannot get pregnant. Listen here For more in infertility, click here  

After the craziness we experienced during the pandemic, many of us distrust our government’s leaders. That’s not the first time. In the 1920s, the Bureau of Investigation (later the FBI) raided homes of innocent people looking for communists. Like today, people were frustrated. In 1924, the attorney general hired J. Edgar Hoover to clean up the bureau. Hoover found conditions so ineffective that he completely reorganized. He established rigorous hiring standards, extensive training, and a national fingerprint file. As a result, agents apprehended well-known criminals in the 1930s, which restored the bureau’s reputation. Most of Hoover’s work was commendable. However,...

Moms don't always have control of social situations. However, we can teach our children how to respond to bullies and be a safe place for them. My guest this week was Lori Wildenberg. She shared from the book Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love which she co-authored. Lori also offered lots of ideas on instilling a sense of empathy in our kids so they won't become a bully. Listen here. For more on dealing with bullies, listen here.

When my daughter's first fish died, I was more upset than she was because I didn't want to see her hurt. Your child will encounter someone who will upset him or her, so it's good teach our children how to deal with a bully. This is the first of a two-part series What Can A Mom Do About Bullies? My guest this week was Karen Whiting. She offered a game a child can play on their hands and various Bible stories to encourage them. Listen here Listen here for a podcast on praying for your child

We just celebrated Easter, which is the resurrection of Jesus. Do you ever have a day that you wonder if that really happened? We all do. Today many refuse to believe in miracles. No one wants to believe a lie, so let's check our anchor. How can we be sure the resurrection happened? My guest this week was my husband, Ray Simmons. He is a Bible scholar and loves apologetics. He covered historical evidences and offered some guidance on being certain so you can answer your kids when the ask. Plus, I'm adding links here you can use. Listen here...

This is a rerun of an interview on the Shroud of Turin. While I am not ready to say this is the burial garment of Christ, I think this shroud can teach us a lot about what Jesus suffered. My guest was Mark Antonacci who has studied the shroud for many years. Listen here  For more on Easter and the Resurrection, listen here

The other day, I read the following by Heidi St. John, "The Gospel has been rejected by our government, the Word of God has been rejected by “woke" pastors and churches, and our nation has loosed itself from the moorings of God and His truth. The Bible tells us that God’s grace is what protects us and sustains us, and without His protection, we have no safety whatsoever. God has warned us that if we push Him away, we leave ourselves unprotected and vulnerable to the evils of the human heart and man’s fallen nature. The only answer to what’s...

This is the second week of a two part series on sleep: When you continually lose sleep, you are groggy all day, unable to think, and grumpy. You can conquer adult insomnia! My guest this week was Author Jennifer Slattery. We discussed ways to learn your body's cycle and relax your mind prior to bedtime. Listen here For sleep problems with your children, click here.

Americans tend to stay so busy we cut back on sleep. Lack of sleep can make you less focused and more prone to disease. In light of that, we want our children to get enough sleep. How do we handle a resistant child? Author Sarah Hamaker can help us solve the sleep problem. She gave a plethora of ideas to help you induce your children to hop in bed and rest well. Listen here To learn how to work hard and rest well, click here.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. Galatians 5:22 On the other hand, the fruits of the flesh includes outbursts of anger. And it's tough when your child loses his cool in the grocery store. My guest today is Author Tina Yeager, and she is a licensed counselor. She offered new ways to handle your child's anger. Listen here. For information on controlling your anger, click here