Why Should I Forgive?
In his groundbreaking book “No Future without Forgiveness,” Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa details the sorrow that South Africans suffered under decades of apartheid….
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Are Things THAT Bad?
When I was growing up, my dad used to tell a story that made quite an impression on me. I have never forgotten his words….
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Mom Tips to Build Volunteer Kids
Let’s volunteer! You know the old saying, “It is better to give than receive.” For many families, the best gifts they can give is the…
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Raising Children Overseas is a Little like Goulash
Contrary to popular opinion in the U.S., Hungarian Gulyás (Goulash) is not a thick sauce and meat chunks served over noodles, but rather a soup. It…
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Private Pain
A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a friend who told me a very sad story. Her married daughter and son-in-law have been communicating passionately…
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Anger — My Next Steps
Now that the cat’s out of the bag on my anger problem — and I’m finding I’m not alone (a huge thanks for the honesty, ladies!)…
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“That’s Amazing,” “Dying Breed” & “No Way”
I have mentioned to several strangers here lately that my husband and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and are more in love now…
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Confessions of an Angry Mom
Do you have an anger management problem? Don’t be too quick to answer … read on! A few weeks ago, fellow blogger Janel laid it…
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Inadequate?
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? How about hearing those thoughts and voices in your head that tell you…
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Talking with Tweens
My beautiful daughter is suspended between childhood and womanhood. She still enjoys playing with her Littlest Pet Shop toys and climbing trees but yearns to…
