You want to teach your daughter generosity and kindness, so you have her pick out a Christmas gift at the store for her little brother. Since she only has five dollars in her piggy bank, you go ahead and pay for the Tonka truck she chooses. Maybe this scenario is not imaginary for you. Maybe all you have to do is change up “boy” or “girl,” and you've been there. I totally get that parents want to instill generosity in their children and nurture love between siblings. After all, Jesus said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” --Acts 20:35 So we encourage our children Continue Reading
Why You Can’t Judge Those Who Judge and Still Please God
“I had a dream last night,” said my friend. “I was black , and I was looking in the mirror, thinking, Oh, if only I could have been born white!” She was talking to me and another friend, who immediately agreed that Caucasians are often jerks toward African Americans, ignorant as we are due to white privilege. Something about that conversation left me feeling guilty and ashamed. My two white friends figured they had a handle on race relations, but I picked up an unspoken message about being “one of those” whites. That conversation took place decades ago. The new Phariseesm is even Continue Reading
One Way to Pursue Life with Courageous Compassion
Okay, so I've accomplished something many folks say they'd like to do at some point in their life --I've written and published a book. What inspired me to write it, and why should you read it? Find out in this interview by my friend Jacqueline Rickett Wallace at brokennesstobeauty.com , where the focus is on transforming your brokenness into a beautiful life. Continue Reading
How the Pro-Life Ethic Breaks Down Ethnic Walls
What does a recent concert on a Native American reservation have to do with valuing the lives of preborn children -- and why should it matter to you? Find out by reading my latest guest post for Heartbeat International here: pregnancyhelpnews.com. Continue Reading