As a new mom, the laundry was almost all baby spit. Bibs and blankets filled the machine. I was constantly alert to the smell of baby puke. Then the foodies: strained peas and squash or some puree'd meat were my nemesis.As they grew, it became...
What does it mean to win when communicating? I think it means successfully conveying the information necessary to create positive outcomes for all parties involved. I think most people want to make progress, because we value people. Those of us who have been abused might...
Everyone's got stuff, right? Everyone who knows me, has heard me say that. The fact that I have had a fair amount of difficulty in my life makes me a little more compassionate for the suffering of others. There are ways to navigate the rough...
I really believe reading and hearing teaching from the Bible every day is ultra important, but I live in the real world too. When I had two babies, a job and a house to take care of, I took one small passage of the Bible...
When we look into a pool of water, we see a reflection of reality. If the water is disturbed, the reflection will be distorted and inaccurate. If the water is peaceful and calm, we may see a pretty good representation of the truth, but it...
The best thing about being a person is the continuous development. From one cell, produced when two cells meet and combine DNA, we are who we are. But wait, there's more: our physical development is just the beginning.Our cells will grow in line with the...
Advocates are important, but without tangible help, words become a clanging cymbal and an irritation.I speak often about the value of every human life. I believe, with all my heart, that our Creator wants to have a personal relationship with each of us individually. We...
When I was little, I wanted to change the world, to do something great. I wanted to be like Mary, the mother of Jesus, with all of my heart.How about you? Most people that I know have had similar aspirations...