Posts about Families (16)

The following is an excerpt from Brant Hansen's book, Blessed are the Misfits: Great News for Believers Who Are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Just Missing Something. When my wife, Carolyn, first started telling me she was convinced I (and my son) had Asperger’s syndrome (now officially called “high-functioning autism”) I was—as always—skeptical.

In C O N G R E S S,

Why wait until January 1st to renew your commitment to healthy habits?

Who will love and care for me?

We all want to save money where we can, but sometimes it’s hard to find ways to cut back without sacrificing quality. When it comes to food, good quality is essential to our health, yet our money can only go so far.

While growing up, I loved riding my bike around the neighborhood. We spent hours doing “tricks” down our steep driveway. I distinctly remember my brother standing on the bicycle seat as he careened down the incline. I’m sure we gave my mom a heart attack… or maybe she was blissfully unaware inside the house.

The end of the year can be such an exciting and joyous time between giving thanks and celebrating our faith. Yet, if we're not careful, the holiday season and the new year may also become a period of significant stress.

Before I became a parent, I thought the term “mom guilt” was so silly. Why would all these lovely moms even think for a second that they weren’t good enough?! Clearly they were divinely chosen for the children God provided them… so what was the big deal?