Jewel was just 16 years old when I met her. I was a school guidance counselor looking to change the world in my little neck of the woods. She was a high school sophomore, taking honors classes, tutoring others who weren't, and learning to drive with the assistance of a licensed adult. This young lady had everything going for her. Except, of course,...

Recently while driving down the road I asked God why, why does my son have so many challenges to overcome? Why can't he just be "normal?" I've seen drug addicts have perfectly normal kids, that they have completely taken for granted. Why him? Why me? I did everything right during my pregnancy! And I had to stop myself, what was I saying? Was I sayi...

As moms we all have those days! You know what I'm talking about, when everything you had planned went down the drain and you need a break or a quick solution for dinner! And of course everyone loves great deals and saving money on eating out. We all know with multiple kids eating out can get expensive and half the time your kid doesn't even eat the...

I've noticed that sometimes I treat my family and friends (those closest to me) with far less respect than I do others. When I go into a store to purchase something or into a restaurant to be served, I'm usually pretty polite. I thank the cashier or my waiter for their service. I give a pleasant smile. I might even spend a little time encouraging a...

Just recently I learned that someone I love dearly had an abortion many years ago.She told me that it was a decision she had to make at the time because she was a good Christian girl and good Christian girls just don't get pregnant before they get married.She made an appointment, went to the clinic by herself, and kept it a secret even from her soo...