What Does “Don’t Take the Lord’s Name in Vain,” Really Mean?
Countless millions of us throughout the centuries have believed that the third of the Ten Commandments meant we shouldn’t swear, but that’s wrong. Uh, what I mean is that, while using God’s name in such an irreverent way is wrong, it has nothing at all to do with the Third Commandment. So, what does “Don’t […]
“Hey, Girlfriend, It’s Okay to Be Straight!”
With the media’s spotlight focused on the adolescents of the LGBT community, the insecure straight teen can feel left out—again “I’m thirteen. I like Susan a lot. We’ve been best buds since first grade, but—not like that. What’s wrong with me?” To all of you teens and young adults, I say, “Hey, girlfriend, it’s okay […]
Five Essentials of Anger Management
Anger management remains a hot topic for the web, as evidenced by the 20,300,000 entries popping up in just 0.3 seconds. After decades of working through my own short-fuse, I’ve discovered five essentials of anger management that have helped me get a grip. For a long time, my stomach tightened whenever confronted with Bible verses […]
An Open Letter to Disillusioned Teenage Girls
Life is hard, and injustice rules the world. You want to be part of the action that rights the wrongs. You are so ready to join a family of like-minded youth. Yup, I’m an old lady, but I totally get that. In fact, that’s exactly why I wrote you and your friends an open letter […]
Three Essentials of Wait-Training
Folks of all ages are on-board with the latest Be Your Best fad–weight- or strength-training. The trend contributes to improved health for young and old alike. Interestingly, the three essentials of wait-training are the same, contributing to improved spiritual health. Focus The first step in physical change centers on narrowing one’s target and focusing the […]