Communication
One of the many things I appreciate about my 8-year-old is that she is a good communicator. Lately she’s been expressing to me that she just doesn’t understand the Bible. She thinks this is part of the reason “church services are boring.” I spent a little bit of time stressing about how I don’t make […]
Continue reading about A Creative Way to Talk about the Bible
Your turn: Are you a believer in texting teens and young adults? Why or why not? Leave your comment at the end of this post. Usually Wednesday’s posts are devoted to stepparenting discussions, but since I covered National Stepfamily Day yesterday I thought I’d pick a topic that could apply to parents and stepparents alike. […]
It seems fitting to write about this topic on the anniversary of 9/11. I grew up in New York City and vividly remember the Twin Towers being built. On the fateful day of the crashes in 2001, I wrestled with how to discuss the events of the day with my children. I felt the need for some […]
Your turn: What topic areas or skills give you an anchor in your stepfamily? Leave a comment at the end of this post. In the early years of developing a relationship with my stepdaughter Brittany, a youngster named Shayla played an important role. Shayla was an intelligent, curious, and playful individual on my side of […]