DALLAS—Authorities have identified six people found dead in a suburban Dallas home in what police said was an apparent murder-suicide plot. The Allen Police Department said investigators believe brothers Tanvir Towhid, 21, and Farhan Towhid, 19, made a pact to kill their parents, sister and grandmother before killing themselves. The bodies were found early Monday…
One Decision That Can Transform Your Family
If you’re a parent, you probably know the experience of telling your child to do something and getting no response—over, and over, and over. You might become frustrated and raise your voice, at which point your family might accuse you of being a nag, or just plain crazy. Or perhaps you’ve tried to organize a vacation…
Growing Gardeners: A Case for Starting a Family Garden
A special painting by our children hangs framed on a wall in our house. It’s a simple tree standing in a field, painted as though you can see the roots as well as you can see the branches and leaves. The roots are labeled, in cursive, with the words “truth,” “patience,” “generosity,” “goodness,” and “growth.”…
Tackling Chores, Teaching Humility
Years ago, one of my little sister’s least favorite jobs was sweeping the kitchen floor. Although the kitchen was small, the chore would take her forever, and she would often sit there amidst the scattered chairs, broom in one direction, dustpan in another, particles of dust and crumbs trickling into an attempted pile. Suddenly, however,…
Changing Nations by Strengthening Families Through Faith: Rev. David Guffey
Encouraging families to pray together connects them, strengthens the bond between their members through faith and this can have a ripple effect throughout society, changing the whole nation, Rev. David Guffey told The Epoch Times. Through peaceful prayer gatherings people in the Philippines were able to overcome political turmoil in 1986, Guffey, executive producer of…
Raise Them to Become Great Adults
Dear Dave, Why do you seem to put so much emphasis on teaching young children about money? Isn’t there time for that later when they’re older? Cyndi Dear Cyndi, I firmly believe that one of the best ways you can make sure your kids are ready to face adulthood when the time comes is…
America’s New Birth of Marriage: Reconsidering the Founders’ Understanding of Marriage and Family
Commentary The United States is engaged in a prolonged struggle over the meaning of marriage, and the American Founders’ conception of marriage remains something formidable to reckon with in this contest. The centrality of the Founders’ thinking was apparent in the 2015 Supreme Court same-sex marriage case Obergefell v. Hodges, in which each side argued that…
NYPD, FBI Connected to Malcolm X’s Murder, Letter Released by His Family Alleges
Malcolm X’s family members presented a letter from a deceased undercover cop Sunday that alleges the FBI and NYPD were responsible for his assassination. Former undercover NYPD officer Raymond Wood wrote the letter, which was presented by some of Malcolm X’s daughters and Reggie Wood, the officer’s cousin, the New York Post reported. Three members of…
Are We Ready for Globalized, Socialized, Sexualized Education?
Commentary United Nations agencies and their partners are working to dominate the education systems of the world, which will enable them to deliver children’s sexual rights ideology in tandem with socialist and anti-family philosophies to youth around the globe. This is problematic for those who value sexual fidelity, free enterprise, and family. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development…
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Saves Family, Crawls to Parents’ Room to Warn Them of a Gas Leak
The parents of a 7-year-old boy with cerebral palsy are crediting their heroic son for saving their lives. Hearing an ominous beeping sound while his family slept, the young boy, who is wheelchair-bound, crawled into his parents’ bedroom to warn them. As it turned out, the beeping was coming from their carbon monoxide detector. The…
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