Parental Pain Projection
I took my son to a public play area that morning, thinking he could use some social activities. Not long into the outing, I realized that Ethan wanted to play…[...]
Autumn Changes My Life
It's happening again. Orange leaves are scattered, blowing through the streets on a wind that forces us to dig through our closets for hoodies and scarves. There is less time…[...]
How Could Jesus Possibly Understand?
How many times have I heard it: "Jesus knows your pain." "He felt everything you feel." "He understands." And how many times have I fought to keep from rolling my…[...]
Your Self-Esteem is Tearing You Down
Turns out, self-esteem isn't all it's cracked up to be. I recently read about a very interesting study, which compared self-esteem to self-compassion. Now, before you roll your eyes and…[...]
A Life Worth Celebrating Now
Since the moment I signed with my literary agent, I decided a book contract, should I land one, would require wild celebration. I reserved my enthusiasm for "the moment." I dreamed about…[...]