Posted by Editormum on 30 May 2016 in
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Public outcry over the shooting of Harambe, a silverback lowland gorilla has been deafening these last few days. It is a tragedy that this endangered animal had to be killed because of human failures. But a lot of the outcry is, at best, misguided. So let’s answer some of the questions and misconceptions that are […]
Tags: animals, children, Cincinnati Zoo, gorilla, Harambe, news, parenting, zoo
Posted by Editormum on 25 May 2013 in
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The decision earlier this week by the Boy Scouts of America’s National Council to accept openly homosexual boys as Scouts has raised a lot of anger and vitriol across the country. The BSA has been warned to expect a mass exodus of boys and leaders from the troops. I’ve seen Facebook posts from many who […]
Tags: Bible interpretation, Boy Scouts, boys, challenges, character, Christianity, faith, grace, homosexuality, Jesus, news, parenting, Religion, respect
Posted by Editormum on 6 April 2013 in
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This past week has been a very hard one. About ten days ago, my office was rocked by the shocking news that a former coworker had taken his own life. And on the day when I found out when my coworker’s memorial service would be, I was told that a very dear friend had died […]
Tags: challenges, Christianity, Family Life, news, pain, parenting, poetry, Religion, stress, suicide, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 1 March 2011 in Uncategorized |
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The discussion at this blog over whether God expects first-time obedience from us struck a chord with me. I believe that He does, usually, expect us to obey Him instantly and without question. However, there are plenty of examples in Scripture where God shows mercy and gives a second chance. While I could give several […]
Tags: Bible interpretation, character, child-rearing, Christianity, discipline, Family Life, parenting, Religion
Posted by Editormum on 14 February 2011 in Uncategorized |
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I’ve written before (several times) about why I think my dad hung the sun, moon, and stars. But I don’t know that I’ve ever mentioned one thing that he does that touches me deeply. All my life, my dad has given my mom cards. All the time. Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, anniversary … and […]
Tags: Family Life, holidays, parenting
Posted by Editormum on 7 February 2011 in
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I don’t usually comment on commercials … commercials are, in general, either annoying interruptions or moments to take what my pilot friends call “bio-breaks.” I generally see practically no value in commercials. BUT. The Volkswagen 2011 Super Bowl commercial made me smile. Not just because I’ve both been and had the little kid desperately trying […]
Tags: advertising, child-rearing, children, Family Life, news, parenting
Posted by Editormum on 25 January 2011 in Uncategorized |
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My sons are sick. It started Friday at supper time. Baby Boy couldn’t keep his food down and had a low-grade fever. I gave him plenty of water and kept him in bed all weekend. He couldn’t keep anything down … not chicken broth, not even a snow cone. There’s nothing in a snow cone […]
Tags: child-rearing, Family Life, illness, parenting, stress
Posted by Editormum on 14 October 2010 in Uncategorized |
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At the risk of being too depressing, I want to talk about life after divorce when kids are involved. I don’t know how it is for those who are divorced with no kids, but I fantasize that in some ways it must be easier. (And don’t set me straight if I’m wrong, because I need […]
Tags: abuse, challenges, child-rearing, children, divorce, Family Life, parenting
Posted by Editormum on 8 October 2010 in Uncategorized |
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My sons are delightful people. Especially now, as they begin to grow out of childhood and into manhood. It is a joy and a privilege to watch them on their journey to adulthood. It is a terrifying responsibility to guide them on that road. My older son is in the wavering phase, teetering between childhood […]
Tags: boys, child-rearing, children, Family Life, parenting, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 29 August 2010 in Uncategorized |
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A continuation of yesterday’s thoughts on having strong-willed children. Those traits can also lead her into situations that will give her a chance to develop a deep-rooted humility and dependence on God. When you are “strong-willed” and “independent,” it can take some doing for God to teach you the lesson that “there’s a God, and […]
Tags: challenges, character, child-rearing, children, Christianity, Family Life, parenting, True Stories
Death of a Silverback
Public outcry over the shooting of Harambe, a silverback lowland gorilla has been deafening these last few days. It is a tragedy that this endangered animal had to be killed because of human failures. But a lot of the outcry is, at best, misguided. So let’s answer some of the questions and misconceptions that are […]
Tags: animals, children, Cincinnati Zoo, gorilla, Harambe, news, parenting, zoo