God, through Jeremiah, puts the care of the widows, fatherless, and strangers near the top of the list of things people need to do to reform their ways.

Pure religion, according to James, takes care of vulnerable people — the widows, fatherless, and strangers. This echoes the words of the prophets.

Negative role models and failure to take responsibility characterize more and more fathers today. Here's why this is happening and what to do about it.

Whose family values should we hold and follow? Is there any indication that we will return to good and right values?

Most families in God's church have a functional father, but even so, extremes of leniency and overbearing strictness do not make an ideal father.

The mother provides a gentle, cherishing quality to child rearing compatible with the strength provided by her husband.

Emotional and spiritual well-being of children improves when fathers fulfill their role. People from dysfunctional families have a skewed image of God.

Malachi 4:5-6 predicts a horrible curse if the hearts of the fathers are not turned to the children and the hearts of the children turned to their fathers.

While it is inspiring to observe the acts of heroism performed by Medal of Honor recipients, it is far more inspiring to recognize everyday heroes living among us.