Clusters of people move slowly and reverently through four floors of dark and somber exhibits, wiping away tears. We are moved, stunned to silence, utterly dismayed at man's inhumanity to man and the depravity of the human heart. If you've been to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C., you know you'll never forget the place. My husband Scott and I were in town for a conference and had decided to take in the museum during a couple of off hours, thinking it would be good to reflect on what happened to the Jewish people in Europe during Hitler's reign. "It is better to go to Continue Reading
Why I’m Not Fighting to Save Babies
Pro-life folks love babies -- their innocence, their sweetness, the new beginning they represent. That said, I don't do pro-life work in order to save the lives of babies. Find out why in my guest post here: https://pregnancyhelpnews.com Continue Reading
4 Negative Parenting Patterns, and What to Do Instead
Ever observe Those Parents at the grocery store? You know, the ones yelling threats at their kids and calling them names, as if this proves they're on top of the whole child-rearing thing? I feel angry and sad when I see this behavior. Sometimes I actually pray for those parents. I pray they would learn what respect is -- and what it isn't. What comes to mind when you hear the word "respect?" A harsh father with a belt in his hand, demanding compliance? A drill sergeant barking orders? Meriam-Websters dictionary defines respect this way: "High or special regard; esteem." The Continue Reading
5 Honest Questions To Test the Depth of Your Faith
It was a fluke, really; an impulsive, tragic, "I'm invincible" kind of thing to do. The energetic nineteen-year-old catapulted himself into a back flip, landed wrong, and snapped his neck. Photo credit: Erik Thorson In the first moments after the accident, Kevin Thorson needed CPR to stay alive. Once he could breathe and talk again, the first words out of his mouth were, "God is so awesome." Kevin is what I call a real Christian. So is every member of the Thorson family. They've walked out an arduous, inspiring faith journey, starting with their refusal to pull the plug on Kevin Continue Reading