The Spiritual Man and Woman
I have very few memories of either of my grandmothers. By the age of 10, I saw my paternal grandmother maybe once or twice a year, and we lived within five miles of each other.
I have very few memories of either of my grandmothers. By the age of 10, I saw my paternal grandmother maybe once or twice a year, and we lived within five miles of each other.
Every adoption story has its own peculiarities; however...I believe there are some universally applicable imperatives or choices that are critical to the success of every adoption.
As we usher in a new year, we have much to be thankful for: we made it through a global pandemic! Covid-19 has inspired new approaches in the world at large: a number of businesses transformed an almost exclusive in-person dining experience to one that allows for appropriate social distancing; students are attending school virtually—receiving instruction, submitting assignments, and being assessed from...
In my experience, I’ve found that the most important rule in the blended family relationship is...
I brought my children to church but I never focused on them being in church beyond attendance. Outside of service, there was little to no family time focused on God.
We often think about the impact on children, but there is also an impact on the parent. It’s not easy for parents who have lived independently for years...
Sickness can strike at any age. Now you find yourself being the caregiver to your spouse due to a chronic illness and/or a long-term disability.
No one chooses the family they are born into. Children do not have a choice who their parents are. This is even more evident for biracial children.
Just how can we include each member of the family when the needs can be so wide in range?