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April 2020

April 01, 2020

8 Simple Steps for Crisis Parenting: Parents as Play Therapists

We are in a temporary age of physical distancing or social distancing as a societal...

January 2020

January 11, 2020

7 Consequences of Retaining Anger: And How You Can Let Go

Anger is a natural emotion that all humans experience in life. Yet, frequent displays of...

July 2019

July 29, 2019

Law and Order Allows America to Continue Welcoming Foreigners

What is the balance between selfless love and the responsibility for self-preservation? Regarding the immigration...

May 2019

May 11, 2019

An Ode to the Proverbs 31 Moms

To the Proverbs 31 Mom, yes you: Shhhh! Let’s keep it a secret. People think...

April 2019

April 17, 2019

Seven Tips To Stop Marginalizing or Dehumanizing People

Social workers generally use the term marginalization to refer to the discriminatory treatment of an...

March 2019

March 26, 2019

Biblical Justice versus Social Justice: Give Me Jesus Not Your Anger

In higher education today, it is widely taught that America is an imperialist, greedy capitalist, brutal...

February 2019

February 14, 2019

Love Is Not Blind, It Sees More, Not Less

Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th every year. You don't have to be religious...

December 2018

December 29, 2018

Holiday Blues Are Common Post Family Gatherings

As a counselor who's been in private practice for almost a decade now, I have...

November 2018

November 15, 2018

7 Step Guide for Christians to Overcome Shame and Find Freedom

Shame is a huge topic that cuts to the core of our common humanity. Shame...

October 2018

October 23, 2018

Parenting: A Journey of Patience and Perseverance

As a middle age mom who's halfway done with raising children (hopefully), I have to...

September 2018

September 12, 2018

Patriarchy Is Not A Bad Word

Patriarchy is not a bad word. Period. Neither are radical feminism and matriarchy comforting words....

August 2018

August 28, 2018

Crazy Rich Asians–A NonReview and Why You Should Go See It

You might have heard of the latest Hollywood movie sensation called Crazy Rich Asians. If...

August 10, 2018

What’s the Big Deal About Crazy Rich Asians?

If you haven't heard, history is in the making with the premier of Crazy Rich...

July 2018

July 27, 2018

You Are Your Own Worst Enemy- part 2/2

Systemic issues aside, I am my own worst enemy and you are yours. If you...

July 19, 2018

Reflections on “You Are Your Own Worst Enemy”–Part 1/2

America has been in contentious times. People seem more divided than ever before on social...

July 04, 2018

America: The Faith and Freedom Combo

Eleven scores and two years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new...

June 2018

June 21, 2018

Mental Health, Spiritual Health, and Suicide: A Holistic Look

Have you heard that mental health is related to spiritual health? That depression is afflicted...

June 08, 2018

The Geometry of Spiritual Maturity

**Guest blog by a fellow author, Patti Greene. Please see her website here for more...

May 2018

May 31, 2018

The American Flag, National Anthem, Football Player Kneelers, and Me

The American flag and national anthem have been in the news a lot in the...

May 25, 2018

The Christian Guide to Dealing With Toxic Family Members

Christians often struggle in relationships for the right and godly thing to do. Sometimes, we...

May 17, 2018

Moms: God Is the Lifter of Your Head

Thou, Oh Lord, are a shield about me. You're my glory, and the lifter of...

May 11, 2018

Decoding Social Justice Warrior Language

**This blog was originally titled Social Justice Warrior Language: Translated for White People, but was...

May 01, 2018

7 Good Reasons People Are Reducing Online Interactions

There is no doubt that internet and smartphone technology have many benefits for society. A...

April 2018

April 18, 2018

Starbucks Racial Profiling Incident: 7 Tips To Respond to Racial Controversies

The last few days, I’ve been reading and hearing about two young, black men getting...

April 11, 2018

Christian Feminism: The Southern Christian Mom

Have you ever wondered what an average day in the life of an American mom...

April 03, 2018

A Different Kind Of Intersectional Jesus: Christian feminism from an immigrant’s perspective

Christians who climb on the progressive bandwagon often talk about a Jesus that is “intersectional”...

March 2018

March 28, 2018

Good Friday or Bad Friday, You Decide

Millions of Christians across the world will be celebrating this weekend starting on the somber...

March 20, 2018

Learning Politics From My Refugee Parents: A Lesson into World History

My parents came to visit me, my husband, and the grandkids for Spring Break and...

March 06, 2018

When Christians Get in the Way Of Christ

Church unity or "unity in diversity" is a lofty goal. Most American Christians I know,...

February 2018

February 28, 2018

The Black Panther Review: A Social Worker’s Dream Case Study

You might have already read many reviews of the latest movie sensation, the Black Panther....

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