Compassion for Mean Girls?
Publishers note: Here is a glimpse into a mature well balanced conversation between a mom and daughter as they discuss a typical ‘mean girls’ situation. Note, they are discussing mean girl talk, not serial bullying. [...]
Loving Others When They Seem Unlovable
We recently hosted a large slumber party to celebrate Eldest’s birthday. We were new to the community, so many of the girls were not familiar with the “special” challenges we face as a family. Most [...]
Autism: Facing the Unexpected Detour in Life’s Journey
Diagnosis Day I won’t forget the day Rachel was diagnosed with severe autism spectrum disorder. I sat in a dim room surrounded by professionals who had participated in our marathon of testing. When the doctor [...]
The Necessity of Community
The other day I heard my favourite radio announcer discussing the need for community. “The church,” he said, must work harder to reach out to the lonely. My first thought was, “Yeah, those pastors need [...]
Bullying: 8 Points of Perspective
The other day, Eldest and a friend came home from school upset because a group of boys had ganged up on them. The verbal abuse was upsetting, but fortunately not physical. It brought back memories [...]
Raising Independent Thinkers Who Depend on God
I set out to write a five-step article, helpful and easy to follow. The topic? Teaching kids to become independent thinkers who depend on God; I wound up with a thousand-word mess! I kept wondering, [...]
Another Unexpected Detour: Cancer
I dislike traffic detours; a forced and unexpected direction change is a recipe for road rage. In the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex, road work is constant, so detours are a way of life. The worst kind? [...]
Where do I Find my Worth?
Our world is full of ways to evaluate worth. When I Googled “personal worth,” a host of articles popped up, most of them regarding financial assessment. Is money what gives us worth? No. How about [...]