Tag Archives: Parents

Many are aware that recent changes by the Boy Scouts of America have now allowed the participation of openly gay leaders. They have allowed gay youth in their organization since 2013. What you may not know is Trial Life USA offers an alternative to participation in the boy scouts. Trail ...

When I was a little girl, a tiny plaque sat on the headboard of my parents’ giant waterbed. It read: “A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on.” ~ anonymous From my youngest years, I found great hope and comfort in that saying. No, it’s not a ...

Our teen years are a time of discoveries, and when we get to celebrate our “Sweet Sixteen.” The twenties are a time of fun and frolic; we get to celebrate turning “Twenty-one” and bask in the privileges that being legal has to offer. Then, we turn thirty… The excitement grows ...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1) …Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4) To a shepherd, the rod and staff were very important tools when tending sheep. The rod was a long, straight stick. It was a part of the shepherd, an ...

(An open letter) Dear Pastors of churches with inclusive and/or special needs ministries, As a parent of children with special needs, I want to say a heartfelt “Thank You!” Thank you for following Jesus’ example when He ministered to those who were sick and disabled. He healed those who were ...