One of the ways we control our youngsters is through shame. Of course we don’t consider it controlling, we sugar-coat it as “Teaching” but it is still shame. “Do you want people thinking you are a slob?” we might tell a young one. Innocent as this little phrase might at first sound, it will last …
Right off the bat I want to say I do not believe in an enemy. I face the world knowing that it takes all kinds of people to make it go around. Some of these people I agree with, others I do not agree with. However, if I were to label someone as my enemy, …
A little less than a week ago we celebrated what many refer to as Easter Sunday. for some this was a day of reflection of their spiritual truths, their spiritual roots; for some it was a reason for feasting or an extra day off, many of those in school got a week off, even though …
Guilt is a cesspool in our lives. Guilt is junk in our garage. Guilt is cement waiting to harden. You would not go into your yard and jump into a cesspool. We know the junk in our garage needs to be cleaned out, if for no other reason than so we can park our cars. …
For the past few weeks it seems every newscast included some mention of a movie which was to be released on Christmas. Sony Pictures computers were supposedly hacked; e-mails leaked, threats made, and on and on. At first the blame was laid at the door of North Korea, prompting some people to demand retaliation. Then …
