Stoking the Fire was my Brother’s Job When I was young, growing up in Iowa, we had a massive coal furnace in the basement. My big brother was responsible for stoking the fire when my folks were at work. As often as not, he had to do it on the weekends too. I remember how […]
Compassion
Of Snow & Mistletoe by Jessica L. Elliott
When the Snow Flies, Do We Lose Sight of What Matters? We’re all guilty of misjudging our priorities. The Christmas season seems to increase the demands on our time a hundred-fold. Just as surely as the snow flies, we’re going to disappoint someone. About the Book Merry Brant’s life is filled with demanding clients and […]
Consequences – Our Hope For the Next Generation
Every Parent Has Different Views on Appropriate Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior How do we determine the proper consequences when our children behave badly? Child punishment and the results of bad behavior is an emotional post for me to write. My hesitation isn’t due to my beliefs. Instead, it seems everyone has a different viewpoint on […]
