Sep 03 2009
Thanks to the terrific folks at Sesame Workshop for once again sharing real life encouragement and wisdom in a way that makes good sense to our kids, and to all of us. And thanks to my wonderful step-mother-in-law, Judy Weaver, for sharing this video with me and for doing so much to encourage so many [...]
Aug 28 2009
I got this book in the mail today. I just finished reading it. It was one hundred and two pages of the most gut wrenching glimpses of humanity I have ever taken in. And yet, it gave me hope. Someone is making a difference. A lot of someones are making a difference. Real, soul-freeing differences [...]
Aug 26 2009
This is a very compelling public service announcement from the UK. Yes, our teens need to see it. But I do, too. I have convinced my self at times that I am competent enough to do a bit of light texting while driving. It’s time to stop. I don’t want to TMSTD. Text My Self [...]
Aug 25 2009
For the first installment in the series on parenting your kids toward character development, let’s begin with a virtue which has been in short supply for some time now in American culture. Ironically, the ongoing economic recession should provide the perfect context in which parents can lead our kids in cultivating this critical life skill. [...]
Aug 23 2009
What is your concept of Hell? An eternal fiery inferno. Being in the grotesque presence of Satan forever. Complete separation from God for all time. There are several common Biblical and not-so Biblical concepts and descriptions of Hell. How about this one? You are a child who wanders across the wrong path one day and [...]
Aug 21 2009
Here is a link to the first in a five-article series from Focus on the Family regarding how to deal with kids who have been viewing porn. The articles are brief, but share some helpful perspectives. I will undoubtedly be sharing some of my own recommendations in this regard in the near future.
Aug 20 2009
As an expert in working with adolescents, people often look to me as an expert in understanding youth culture today. I do what I can to stay “up” on the key dynamics that are happening throughout “youth culture” in our country and our region. Sometimes this is fun and entertaining. At other times it is [...]
Aug 16 2009
I don’t know about you and your household, but times are tough for a lot of folks and our budgets these days. I am grateful to be gifted and called by God to offer hope, healing, and guidance to those struggling with pain and turmoil in their lives. I have been particularly thankful to be [...]
Aug 06 2009
Life is hard. I have to work when I don’t feel like it. Things don’t always go the way I want. Crisis comes with pain and devastation. Sometimes I do the right things and still do not see a reward for my efforts. I don’t get to make many of the rules in life. Others [...]
Jul 04 2009
A friend forwarded this email, and I just had to share it. I thought it was a good reality check. BBQ RULES We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity. When a man volunteers to do the BBQ [...]
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