We were spending time at someone’s house on Father's Day. I remember commenting to the wife that we were probably interfering with their Father's Day plans. (I knew celebrating Mother's Day and other holidays were very important to them.) Her response caught me a bit...
Recently, our family has been talking about respect and how it’s often misinterpreted and lacking in relationships. We’ve come to the realization that we still have lots of growing to do in this area, and, I presume, we’re not so different than many of you. What...
Dear weary Mom, let me begin by telling you, I understand…I know the bone-wearied tiredness that comes from trying not only to keep my children emotionally healthy, but also simply alive. Being the mom who lays down her life to give them the best chance...
Sexual abuse. I wonder how many of us have been affected in some way by this ugly monster. Your sister. Your friend. Your parent. Your cousin. (I wrote an earlier blog regarding sexual abuse and felt I needed to follow up on it.) It’s time the church...
Stress. That tiny, five letter word that can turn your world upside down and wreak havoc to your body. You can probably relate to the problem of stress in your life. It’s no stranger to most of us. Each of us experience crazy, chaotic moments. Emergency...
For many years, my husband and I were cautious in avoiding addictions in our lives. We’ve personally held the conviction not to allow our bodies to become dictated by our own desires. This also includes addiction to things like caffeine, sugar, and overeating. And it...
I’ll be the first to admit it. I’m a messy, broken, struggling human. I’m aware that I certainly don’t have it all together. I often fall flat on my face. You know that scenario…the day’s going great, but suddenly something comes along that “trips you...
PC Alisha Mullett This week's blog was written by our daughter, Alisha. Her experiences with those who are hurting within prisons and churches have made her aware and sensitive to these wounded individuals. Each of us face wounds in some form and have the tendency to...
PC Alisha Mullett When our children were struggling with their chronic health conditions, I was stuck in the survival mindset. Just waiting for things to settle down. Longing for the days when our children would be healed, and we could hopefully experience a “normal” life like...
PC Alisha Mullett Sexual abuse/molestation is painful and ugly. It hurts. Deeply. Sexual abuse is one of the greatest violations that can be committed to a person, especially to an unassuming and innocent child. Sexual molestation and abuse can be extremely damaging, yet, the church has...