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:
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
How We Help Heal a Hurting World, One Heart at a Time
Ever found yourself suddenly faced with blame, accusation and judgment? Fight or flight mode kicks in -- unless the Holy Spirit gives you supernatural grace for the moment... Adobe stock image Read my guest post for Heartbeat International's pregnancy help news site here: pregnancyhelpnews.com to find out how God coached me through a rough conversation. Continue Reading