Body image issues and eating disorders are rooted in cultural messages – so how can we help our kids overcome them?
Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders
The Role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Children and teens in foster care deserve a voice in court. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) volunteer to fill that need.
You’re Lovers and Friends . . . But Are You Partners?
Building a strong partnership in your marriage is key to a healthy relationship
How to Be a Better Parent By Checking In With Your Kids
Asking for constructive feedback from our children is a great way to become a better parent. Talking with our kids will help us to better see our blind spots and address areas of our parenting that we need to work on.
Encouraging Your Kids’ Goals When Your Family is Feeling Stuck
These five ways of shifting the momentum in your home can help your family to stop feeling stuck and bring your kids’ goals back into focus.
Strive to be Afflicted with Compassion
The teaching moment of the word “compassion” is that it is never used apart from some action! Jesus had compassion and fed them. Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. Jesus had compassion on the crowd and healed their sick. Jesus had compassion on her and touched the coffin. Even in the parable about the Prodigal: the father (Father!) saw him and had compassion on him and ran to him and hugged him and kissed him.
Grace in Reunification
Foster families can be the bridge to help a family heal and be together again. It is the definition of grace. This is family reunification.
Hidden Expectations in Marriage
Be intentional about sharing your unspoken hopes and desires
Unwanted Pregnancy: Destarra’s Story of Hope
Young and unsure, Destarra didn’t know what to do. Her unwanted pregnancy led to a cycle of clinic visits and pain, but eventually she found hope.
From Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life
I DIDN’T WANT TO THINK ABOUT THE PAST — my time as a doctor with Planned Parenthood and my two failed marriages.