Ways I’m a Teapot Parent [discipline while simmering  “I’m not yelling, I’m raising my voice.” This was the response I would hear from my dad in reply to every time I would scapegoat the bigger issue by generating a passive attempt at making him the bad guy in discussions towards my poor teenage attitude. He […]

  Seasons Change (a new beginning) Genesis 8:22 While the earth remaineth, seed-time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. I don’t know if I remember a time when I was in such a rapid transition than we are experiencing in our lives right now. […]

The Mighty Right Hand (and a whiplash) Have you ever been clotheslined by your mother? Anyone who grew up watching WWE, even if periodically, understands what I’m talking about. A strong, stiff arm to the chest or jugular resulting in a whiplash knockout followed by a bice-flexing roar to the crowd and intermittent garment ripping. […]

  Keeping in the Moment (eyes wide open) When did I start worrying so much about the rain? I found myself pondering on this question earlier in the week and it really got me diving into some very serious realizations. I was driving home from school pick-ups, exhausted and moody like I hate to admit […]