Dr. Dobson Letter - May 2001
. . . this may be the most important monthly letter I have written in the 24-year history of Focus on the Family. . . . There have been only two occasions in the history of Focus on the Family when I felt this urgency from the Lord. 

Who Do You Say That I Am?
Who was Jesus Christ—a liar, lunatic or Lord? 
by Sigmund Brouwer 

How a Fish Taught Me to Drive Better
Many people change from mild-mannered Christians to raving maniacs once behind the wheel of their cars. Take a humorous look at how to temper aggressive driving habits. 
by Tom Neven 

Room, Board & Bookies:  The Perils of Student Gambling
Learn about the increasing incidence of addictive gambling among teens and children. 
by Roberto Rivera 

Be There!
Two small words that echo a promise from Scripture can change your life and connect you to your family. 
by John Trent 

Be a Barabus to Your Pastor
It's time to do a bit of shepherding for the shepherd. 
by Kathy Widenhouse 

Gullible's Travels
Before you hit the forward button on your e-mail, make sure you're telling the truth by doing so. 
by Greg Hartman 

Call 'Em Like You See 'Em
As a Little League coach, Tim faces a dilemma when, doubling as third-base umpire, he must make a game-deciding call against his own son. 
by Tim Wildmon 

Keep the Sport in Sporting
Some parents make the sports experience miserable for their children. Here's some advice on how not to. 
by Jim Sundberg 

Building a Heritage
Passing on a spiritual heritage to your children has to be intentional. Here's how you can start... 
by Jim Weidmann 

What My Daughter Taught Me About Love
One father learns the real meaning of love from the special lunch sack his daughter sends with him to work. 
by Robert Fulghum 

Waking Up is Hard to Do
A humorous look at what it's like to live with--and sleep next to--a pregnant woman. 
by Dave Meurer 

The Waver in the Window
Those special moments of raising children can pass unnoticed if you're not on the lookout for them. 
by David J. Stipech 

Daddy @ Work
Balancing work and family is a challenge for dads but can be achieved by "cross-training." 
by Robert Wolgemuth 

I Still Do . . . And Always Will
It's a sad fact that half of all marriages end in divorce. Sadder yet, the divorce rate among Christians matches that of the culture at large. 
by Tom Neven 

The Baton
A father's life leaves a legacy of integrity and character to his children and his hometown. 
by Bob Welch 

Innocent Gossip?
There's no such thing as "innocent" gossip. Gossip fosters uncharitable and destructive attitudes towards others. 
by Taprina Milburn 

Taboo:  Men and Abortion
Many men suffer from the after-effects of abortion as much as women. Here are two stories. 
by Elaine Minamide 

Reggie White:  Fighting the Good Fight
Reggie learned to play hard on the gridiron. He now chooses to fight hard to preserve the family. 
by Tom Neven
 

Celebrate the Shepherd
Clergy leaders need our appreciation and encouragement because just like anyone else they need family, spiritual and physical support. 
by Layton Howerton 

Truth and Tolerance
Today's definition of tolerance goes beyond merely respecting a person's rights.
Josh McDowell describes the definition of tolerance today, as well as the implications it has on Christianity and society. 
by Josh McDowell