Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
Photo Credit: Susana Fernandez I have no compassion for she who tries to find happiness by buying bigger and better things. I have no tolerance for he who won’t work but expects handouts. I have no empathy for she who continues to make poor choices and then … [Read more...]
Ask anyone I grew up with, they’ll tell you my father and I didn’t get along. They’d be right - sort of. I didn’t have a father who was physically abusive or who wanted nothing to do with his children. I do have a dad with whom I share a love of debate. Serious, winner takes … [Read more...]
You’ve all seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, right? Let me tell you - the Germans in my kin could give the Greeks a run for their money. The Family is together for everything. My grandparents and their children escaped Prussia (pre-east Germany) during World War 2. After a few … [Read more...]
Photo Credit: Creative Commons, Brian Turner Last night I sat down with my 13 and 11 year old daughters and explained the ruling in the Martin/Zimmerman case. I spoke in an impartial tone and explained the situation as I’ve been reading. I told them no one really knows what … [Read more...]
When people learn the premise of my blog, 97% of the time I hear this question: “Do you volunteer with your kids?” My answer: “Heck, yes!” Helping others not only benefits those in need, but rewards our family as well. In striving to embody the nature of a servant, my … [Read more...]