Notes From Just a Daughter This article assumes a familiarity with the story of the prodigal son. If you are not familiar with this story, or would like to refresh your memory, you may read it from Luke 15:11-31. Read more
So What? If Adventist teachings have any hope of being relevant to young people and society at large, we have to address the question "So What?" Read more
Soul Fitness: To Whom Do You Owe Allegiance? As a student, I recited the Pledge of Allegiance every morning in school. In public and Adventist elementary school, it was what Americans did. This was long before I understood anything about politics, the party system and how our government worked. Read more
Talking to Your Kids About War and Refugees Our family has been watching the news together for the past four weeks. Both of our kids have learned a little about the war in Ukraine at their school. They have both been asking to watch the world news in the evening to see how the people in Ukr... Read more
From Where I Stand: An Appeal Do you remember Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's historic address to the United States Congress? Read more
From Where I Stand: Seeing Beauty in Uncertainty This morning, as I opened the garage door to head to work, the fog swirled in, beckoning me with its misty tendrils. It was still foggy when I drove home, the sun just barely visible through the cloud layers. Read more
3 Ways to Build Self-Confidence and Self-Worth This month, as we celebrate women in leadership, I wanted to take just a moment of your time to talk about ways we can build confidence and self-worth in girls. Read more
It Will Not Be Taken Away “There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42). Read more
Ten Ways Kids Can Practice Kindness The month of February is just a great month! Not only is it Black History Month, but we also get to celebrate Valentine’s Day (which is fun for my kids) and Random Acts of Kindness Day! Read more
