Lessons in Winning and Losing
by Liwen Y. Ho “You didn’t say Uno Moo!” I watched my four-year-old daughter’s eyes grow wide in horror. Chloe had been one move…
Forget Broadway, We’re Aiming for Obedience
We’re a theatrical family but you probably won’t see our names in lights. Our skits would probably bore most people but have been saving my…
Routine To Radical
We humans can be such creatures of habit. I think habit may just be where we feel safest. Safe is good. However, as I look…
Breathing In and Breathing Out: Forgiveness
One of the most important topics in my life is forgiveness. Forgiveness of myself … because I fail a lot. Forgiveness of others, because ……
Embracing The Gift of TODAY
“Mom, can you put a DVD in a CD player? How about a CD in a DVD player?” My inquisitive son is always thinking up…
No Pretty Little Bow
I think I want to hide – preferably in a nice beach house. Over the past four years I’ve felt many things more acutely than…
Back-to-School Mom Thoughts:
NO BULLYING = NOTICE OTHERS As your kids are heading back to school encourage them to be always thinking about “no bullying” which also translates…
Lunch Time Favorites
The new school year is a hot topic in our household in August. Checking over supply lists, taking inventory of school wardrobes, and wondering which friends…
A Mother’s Prayer
Reflections on A Mother’s Prayer by Kristyn Getty In the spring of 2008 I first prayed for a baby, and in the spring of 2011…
Our Children Need Hope: 30 Ways to Share It
Everywhere we turn we are reminded that it’s BACK TO SCHOOL time. It is time for me to rally the troops and get them all…