Am I Competing with My Husband?
Over the years, I’ve found it so easy to get myself in the spirit of competing with my husband. When I had little kids, it…
A Short Prayer for Teachers and Caregivers in a New School Year
It’s the season of releasing our children into the hands of teachers and caregivers. And it can be frightening! We have so little control over…
I Can Be a Picky Wife
It happened again. I was simply sitting with a cup of tea as I began to think about my husband. I wish he’d appreciate me just…
A Friend in Crisis
I have a dear friend whose marriage is in crisis. Both she and her husband are strong believers, yet they are in a very hard…
“What do You Want for Dinner?”
Recently I’ve observed an interesting practice by a number of parents with young children. As dinner time draws near the parent asks the child, “What…
How to Say “No” to Your Child
Recently I was chatting with the mother of a 4-year-old. This 4-year-old, according to others, has never heard the word “no.” Unusually bright, this child is…
The Loss of Civility in Marriage
I remember a conversation I had with my mother when I was just a little girl. A couple my parents’ age had apparently had a…
On Waiting
I do not like to wait. I don’t like to wait for things to happen, for relationships to be fixed, for problems to be solved,…