Stranger danger… is the danger to children and adults, presented by strangers. The phrase stranger danger is intended to sum up the danger associated with adults whom adults/children do not know. (Wikipedia) And because of stranger danger we: Don’t talk with strangers. Don’t walk with strangers. Don’t… In fact, children are told to run the…
“And the second is equally as important.” Equally important to loving God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength is… Loving your neighbor as you love yourself. Matthew 22:39 This one’s hard isn’t it? Loving imperfect people? People can’t see our hearts. They can’t tell how much we love God . . . except by…
Ooh, you can’t believe… she said that. you didn’t get invited. they didn’t include your child. he criticized your efforts after you tried so hard. she told your secret. he __________. You’re hurt. Yes, you’re angry too. So, now what? Should you say something? Should you confront them or not? Based on the fact that…
I don’t give much parenting advice because well . . . I don’t have much to give. Each child is unique and what worked for me may not work for you and what didn’t work for me might be the answer for you.
Since our children have been grown for some time, I do however have some advice on loving your adult children well.
It will be 45 years since Rev asked me to marry him tomorrow. 45 years! Wow! I guess it’s true . . . time flies when you’re having fun! Our engagement wasn’t a big flashy affair. It was late on a Thursday night. I’d gotten a ride to Fort Wayne, Indiana from River Forest, Illinois…
You can read tons of posts about loving or not loving the church, but the truth is it’s not the church that frustrates us. It’s the people in the church. The church as the family of believers. And… Families are messy and church families are no exception because any time you put imperfect people together ….
It’s common for Sanguines to stick their feet in their mouth. Yes, I said feet. If we’re going to verbally stumble we’re going to do it big. If you missed my “big mouth” lead-in to the story, you may want to head over and read it here. The Confession that Rescued My Hopes and Dreams I…
Tomorrow Rev and I will celebrate the anniversary of the day we met. I’m just thankful he didn’t throw me out after my big mouth almost ruined everything. We met at a dorm devotion at Concordia College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Now it’s really not as holy as it sounds. Dorm devos were often set…
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” ~Elbert Hubbard I am so grateful for you. Yes, you. The person on the other side of the screen, who visits and reads my inadequate words of faith, hope, and love. 10 Reasons I’m Thankful for You You bless me every time to visit….
We’d been at the church for only a few months when past differences and current beliefs caused more than half the congregation to leave. It’s ugly and painful. I searched Google asking, “How many protestant denominations are there in the world?” The answers are staggering . . . anywhere from just under 1,000 to upwards of…
My mother-in-love used to tell us how much she missed the blessing of caring touch. Recently, a friend of ours said the same thing following our Sunday morning hug. For those who live alone a caring healing touch is precious. But it all really hit me when I read my morning devotion from, Just Like Jesus Devotional: A Thirty-Day Walk with…
“I think you should know what people are saying…” That’s how most criticism is received in a pastor’s office. I’m curious. What do you think the percentage is of people who criticize face to face. Not spouses or children. But extended family, coworkers, friends, other parents, etc. The truth is most criticism happens in corners. Or… from…
