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Why I Don’t Want My Daughters to Have High Self Esteem
Because sometimes those with “high self esteem” have low others-esteem. Because if my girls grow up to think highly of themselves but are...
Dec 16, 20132 min read


We’re Quitting the Church!
Recently a former pastor said to me, “I appreciate what you’re doing. I’ve been there, done that —going door-to-door, trying to get...
Oct 30, 20132 min read


When People Make You Want to Quit
“This is too hard. I want to quit.” Those were the words I said to Dave last night. Even as it left my lips, I knew I didn’t mean it. I...
Oct 29, 20131 min read


When They Gossip About You
People who do things in life get talked about. Sometimes even lied about. And right now, that person is me. Funny, I’m not mad. Not in...
Oct 24, 20132 min read


On Being a Helicopter Mom of Free-Range Kids
(This post was written when my girls were small; half of them have left the nest and the other half are flapping their wings. I don't...
Oct 7, 20133 min read


The Scariest Thing I Ever Did
I’m pretty brave. Some would say stupid, actually. Sometimes I leave my brain behind and follow my heart where few dare to tread. And...
Jul 23, 20132 min read
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