I can hear the screams coming from next door, again. It scares me the way they fight. It seems like the episodes are coming more and more frequently and each time more severe. Lindsay is wailing in the background. I want to run over and scoop her up! It’s so unfair. She’s the same age… Read More
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Are You Leaving a Legacy of Service?
Today, I felt like parent of the year! My son and I spent our morning serving together at Minnie’s Food Pantry, a local non-profit that serves up a box of food with a bushel of love. It was such a joyous celebration of Christmas to give of ourselves to those who need us most. As parents,… Read More
Are You Paying Attention?!?
Is it possible to really know someone anymore? In our over networked yet under connected society I wonder if we’ve lost sight of the importance of spending time together, hearing a person’s voice and actually taking the time to listen. Technology has done wonders for our world. We can accomplish things in half the time,… Read More
Looking Through The Eyes of the Heart
At just 10 years old, Christopher Duffley has a gift that mesmerizes, encourages and inspires all at once. Yesterday at church as he stood before us singing Open the Eyes of My Heart it was as if all of heaven stood still and took notice. Christopher was singing his heart out to God, and God… Read More
Are Poor People Criminals?
Last week a local school district conducted a “poverty simulation” to make students more sensitive to the plight of the poor. As a part of the experience students were allowed to steal to make ends meet. When a friend of mine, Cheryl Jackson (Founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry), expressed outrage over the characterization of poor… Read More
Go Beyond the Gratitude Post!
When I started the blog I thought Loving Others would be about giving back. I wanted to highlight organizations doing amazing things so that we could partner in making a difference. I’ve done some of that and will likely continue to share opportunities for impact. But lately, I’ve been thinking maybe Loving Others should be… Read More