Today in our “December to Remember” series, one of my new friends, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith shares a fabulous Christmas tradition her family has started — a tradition of giving. It began when Saundra found herself deeply moved by the request of one of her hospital patients… One morning as I left the house to go see patients […]
It’s one thing to battle fear yourself; it’s another to watch a child grapple with it. Our hearts go out to them. We know how hard it is. And we feel so helpless. Whether you’re a parent or grandparent, a teacher or youth worker, a sister or cousin or aunt, here are some things you […]
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are…” e.e. cummings This summer I took my little nephews to see Pixar’s Monsters University — the prequel to Monsters, Inc. The movie was lots of fun! But what I really loved were the profound life lessons wrapped up in the story that so […]
A few years ago, it seemed like everyone was sporting a bracelet or T-shirt or ball cap with the initials “WWJD” – What Would Jesus Do? The question came from a book written by Charles Sheldon over a hundred years ago — in 1896 — called In His Steps. Sheldon was inspired by 1 Peter […]
Have you heard it said “the truth will set you free”? A lot of people seem to be quoting that Scripture these days, right before revealing some incredibly ugly, hurtful secret, a nasty criticism or sweeping judgment And in the aftermath that wreaks havoc in the lives of those around them, you have to wonder: […]
