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The Mind of a Child
Human behavior fascinates me. Having worked with children for the past 20 years, I am especially intrigued with child behavior as it evolves from the reactive impulses of an infant, to the insatiable curiosity of a child, to the reluctant … Continue reading
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Afraid of No
Yesterday I had an epiphany. I realized that I do not have to be afraid of upsetting my child! “Really?” you might be thinking. “That was your epiphany?” It was a big deal for me because, not only did it … Continue reading
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Spring Cleaning the Clutter in my Life
I am seeing the need to spring clean my life. I am quite diligent in going through my closets, cupboards, and drawers – ridding my home of dust and clutter along the way. This process assists me in making better … Continue reading
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The Christian and Depression
Disclaimer: This is not a clinical diagnosis about chemical depression. This simply contains my thoughts, based on personal experience, about emotional depression. This past week I received an e-mail that posed a question I have often side-stepped. However, being asked … Continue reading
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Morning Ponderings About God and Man
I read an article this morning about a view that I have always held to: life is messy. It was confirmation that I didn’t really need for I only have to live my life to know that messy doesn’t even come close … Continue reading
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Life Advice from a 5 Month Old
My son is life-changing. After spending just about every moment of every day with him, I have begun to notice a bit of consistency in how he takes on the world. Here are a few of his philosophies for happy … Continue reading
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What Is Man? A review of THE CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE and MERE HUMANITY
We are entering an age of passion and apathy. Both seek to destroy the essence of humanity: our being created in the image of God. On the one hand we have the jihadists who seek to avenge the degradation of … Continue reading
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Is God Cruel?
Evil bombards our peaceful existence on a daily basis. There are wars and rumors of wars, famines, epidemics of disease, senseless violence, ruthless beheadings, and rampant abuse of the innocent. As a mother, there is nothing I would rather do … Continue reading
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Now That I Know You
My dear little boy, This morning I was washed with a wave of nostalgia about the months when I was eagerly anticipating your arrival. During those months my thoughts were filled with wonder about what your tiny face would look like, how you … Continue reading
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Can I Ask You a Few Questions?
Who are you? Are you a seeker or a finder? Are you a leader or a follower? Are you a safe place or a user? Are you a defender or a betrayer? Are you a perfect saint or an imperfect … Continue reading
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