Making Sense of Adolescence

Making Sense of Adolescence: How to Parent from the Heart with John Crudele Written by: Jen McDonough In today’s chaotic world you can find yourself overwhelmed with change, stuck in a rut, or just tired of the obstacles that stand in your way. Be inspired, motivated, and encouraged to discover how build resiliency and iron…

Graduation … to Commence

This is the season for Graduations.  I often deliver commencement addresses for School Graduations, yet graduations happen for everything from school to dance to sports to scouting. Kids in elementary school are getting ready to leave a familiar building and faces to move to a bigger school and new friends. High School students are throwing…

They Feed Each Other

The cafeteria is being remodeled at the Bangkok Orphanage.  The kids are gathered in the courtyard, where we just serenaded them with song and play. One in our group, Jana Stanfield, can sing and the rest of us are simply stumbling choral backup dancers. Next is lunch, which is brought to them in baskets and…

Dying for You

A friend is experiencing her father’s struggle with cancer. There are all the treatments and the hopes of a healing.  Then a few nights ago I received a text message and the deep presence of the impending loss of dad.  An exchange ensued, which if you reflect upon it, is each of our journeys with…