This is a piece I wrote for my Bible study blog way back in April of 2012. I did a lot of posts back then that I called my "Friday Counseling Issues." This was the first one. Just as when I first

Here's an old post from my response to the daily prompt on Word Press. I love words, and I love to know their origin. You've probably figured out by now that I really don't have a specific topic I write

A favorite story from my childhood. My dad was in Bible college, my mom working, and the money was tight. One night, my mom was in tears because there was nothing to cook for supper. Dad said we should

In September, I’ll be teaching a class of homeschoolers one of my favorite things–Shakespeare! Now, that may not ring your bell, and I understand that. I’m going to do my best, however, to bring it alive

It's been an interesting week, this first week on Steem. There is so much to learn! So many people contributing. I can see how it could become addictive, but I just don't have that kind of time. So I'm

I have a surgery coming up on Aug. 22. It's not a long procedure, and I won't need rehab afterward. I'm having a right-side sacroiliac fusion done, which is a beautifully simple procedure that eliminates

I know I said I'd tell you the story behind this sometime, and I have a little extra free time in my schedule at work today. No time like the present, right? My birthday is July 4, which is a spectacular

I've been up since 7 a.m. First, grind the coffee beans fill the carafe, and switch on the machine. The aroma keeps me motivated to stay up. It's not a work day, lucky me, so the temptation to go back

Yesterday, I wrote about anger and its results. You can see that article here: Of course, there is much more to it than one short article can provide. What I shared yesterday, though, is a very common

How delightful to find this thread! I was hoping that there would be something where I could post about matters pertaining to my faith, and to my work as a Christian therapist. I'm just getting started

1909769_10156289063165456_4200010171536716506_n(2).jpg I believe that anyone who is a psychotherapist for any length of time also becomes a philosopher. It is not that we rival the Aristotles of the world,

I'm a new user, trying to figure out how to get around this site. I may need some help :) I am exactly what my user name suggests--a 70-year-old grandmother of nine. Mother of four, wife of one man for