Invisible Scars
I love it when blog themes drop out of the sky at some point during the week. Quite often this happens for me on Sundays. Small Godly life lessons become clear just before I sit down to write, and...
The Danger of Polarizing Language
“Was he bad today?” Though I’m certain the question was asked out of genuine concern, I was disheartened when parents would pick up their children after school and ask me this question. When I...
One Goal at a Time
Ever feel as though you are being pulled in seven directions? Or asked to do so many things at once that you don’t feel as though you are doing any of them well? If you are a teacher, you can...
Happy New Year
This week I was flipping through TV channels and came across the animated children’s special, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. In it, Father Time told Rudolph that if the horrible vulture, Eon the...
Find the Joy
It usually happens without warning. Unexpectedly, a memory is triggered and a song you hadn’t thought of in years surfaces. And once the tune finds its way into your brain, you can’t shake it. I...
Poor Choice… Or Not
I believe a critical step in dealing with inappropriate behaviors is determining which are the result of poor choices and which are more likely poor habits.
With the human brain wired for...
Animals in Their Natural Habitats
A warning for all parents: your children will drive you crazy. This is normal and to be expected. Genealogy is a funny thing. It is uncanny how our kids are able to intuitively exhibit the very...
Follow the Star
How was your Thanksgiving week? For me, it was priceless. I spent time with my family, truly stepped away from work tasks, and got some much needed rest. It was like pressing the reset button on...
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