Who is the most powerful member of your family? Could it be one of the children? If so, it isn’t likely the one who is excelling in his classes or running for student council. Rather, it is the one who is acting out, creating drama in the home, and exhausting both mom and … [Read more...] about Parenting a Challenging Child
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What I’m Learning About Rest
This summer, I have been on a sabbatical from my work as a counselor. After a couple year stint of intense workload as well as personal and global stressors, I was recognizing some significant burn-out. (It is humbling to prioritize your own mental health while working in the … [Read more...] about What I’m Learning About Rest
The Cost of Pride
I have to admit this is a hard topic to write about. I must have subconsciously avoided it because in the process of writing about pride I’ve ended up convicting myself. I don’t think I have more pride than most; however, most struggle with pride all the time. It can be in the … [Read more...] about The Cost of Pride
Striving for Normal, Not Extraordinary
“I’m opting out of needing to be extraordinary.” I read this quote from Lisa Olivera and felt a multitude of feelings simultaneously. Hesitation – because what would it say about me if I’m not excellent? Resistance – because this goal (dare I say idol) of creating … [Read more...] about Striving for Normal, Not Extraordinary
Working Your Way Out of Overwhelm
It is always something. You go on vacation and come back to twice the work you had before you left. Expenses are rising and you feel like a hamster on a wheel as you try to keep as much cash coming in as going out. And busy-ness just kills relationships. This week alone I … [Read more...] about Working Your Way Out of Overwhelm
The Roadmap to Forgiveness
Forgiveness. We know it is something we should do, but how exactly do we do it? There are a lot of misconceptions about forgiveness that actually keep us from forgiving others. Before we consider the how, we have to be clear on what forgiveness is and isn’t. Forgiveness is not … [Read more...] about The Roadmap to Forgiveness
