Pretty please?
“Say please.” Many of us have been taught that since we were kids, and have in turn taught it to our own (or at least tried). There are social niceties to observe, after all, and we don’t want our kids...
View ArticleJudgment, wise and unwise
Some parents possess remarkable wisdom. Imagine the following scenario: you have one cupcake — yes, with sprinkles — to divide between your two kids. It’s supposed to be a fun treat, and you don’t want...
View ArticleWhere our heart is
Some people are rule-followers, and others, well, aren’t — or at least they’re willing to bend or ignore the rules when convenient. Generally, I fall in the former category: I count the items in my...
View ArticleWhat Paul prays (part 2)
Have you ever had a friend tell you about a problem they’re having with someone else, and ask you to pray about the situation? I suspect most of us have. What was the concern? Do you remember what you...
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