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January 2017

January 14, 2017

How One Southern Girl Found the Limit of Her Dad’s Love

Brandi Burgess, daughter of conservative Christian radio host, Rick Burgess, is gay. And her father's...

December 2016

December 19, 2016

It’s Easy to Love People: My Favorite Christmas Memory

It was either the Christmas before I started school, or the Christmas of my kindergarten...

November 2016

November 23, 2016

What I’m Most Thankful for This Year

Thankfulness changes our perspective. These are the things I'm most thankful for this year. What...

November 18, 2016

What Does the Bible Say About Self-Care?

Since my suicide attempt, I've worked hard to focus on my recovery and have learned...

November 02, 2016

To All the Tired Dads Out There…

Fatherhood is the greatest gift in the world. And some very hard work. But I...

October 2016

October 29, 2016

3 Ways Tired Parents Can Practice Self-Care Today

A lack of self-care nearly killed me. Since my suicide attempt self-care has revolutionized my...

October 25, 2016

How to Fight with Fear and Self-Doubt…and Win!

The fight with fear and self-doubt is universal, but as parent, it seems even worse.

September 2016

September 10, 2016

6 Amazing Things I Would Have Missed if I Died By Suicide

Contrary to popular belief, not everyone who attempts suicide has lived the life of a...

August 2016

August 24, 2016

3 Reasons My Daughter Will Never Date a Guy Like Trump

Now look, don’t go crazy on me. I’m not one of those anti-feminist, uber patriarchal...

August 13, 2016

Why I Want to be More than Just a Good Man

I was a victim of childhood sexual abuse before the age of four. When I...

August 09, 2016

Why Being a 90’s Kid in the Church was Scary as Hell

I just knew the Henchmen of Heaven would come and steal me away in the...

July 2016

July 17, 2016

The Importance of Redefining the Small Things

When I take my last breath on earth, won’t be thinking of metrics and stats....

July 15, 2016

Why Making Mistakes is Good for Children

Although mistakes are a natural part of growing and learning, they were forbidden in my...

July 11, 2016

How to Make Space at the Table

The stories throughout the book are absolutely wonderful. This is a father/son duo who obviously...

June 2016

June 20, 2016

4 Simple Ways to Change the World Today

I launched a new website a few weeks ago. As part of the launch, I...

June 02, 2016

When You Wish You Could End Your Pregnancy

I wanted out of the situation. I didn't want a new baby. I didn't want...

May 2016

May 24, 2016

Overcoming the Crippling Fear of Postpartum Depression

A baby is supposed to fill us with unspeakable joy, but for someone who has walked...

May 02, 2016

Why I am Teaching My Children to Make Friends with Fear

How and what are you teaching your children about fear? When you make friends with...

April 2016

April 24, 2016

On Target and How I’m Parenting Through Controversial Issues

When abuse is your first memory, it colors who you are. I was molested when...

April 06, 2016

Tangled in the Web of Postpartum Depression

Ben was born September 22. When he was placed in my arms the first time,...

March 2016

March 12, 2016

Learning to Believe I am Enough

Being enough. It’s a common phrase of author, researcher and public speaker, Brene’ Brown. My...

January 2016

January 26, 2016

Pastor, Psych Ward, Crazy Good Parent

Janice Lindegard says, "Crazy Good Parent was born out of my frustration at looking for...

January 25, 2016

I'll Stop Watching Porn When…

All through middle school, I thought, I’ll stop watching porn when I get in high...

January 25, 2016

What a Car Wreck Taught Me about Marriage and Parenting

The impact of the other car jolted me awake. I pulled over, dazed, heart pounding,...

January 24, 2016

My Son isn't the Only One Having Tantrums

My four-year-old has had five meltdowns in the past two weeks. It’s a new record....

January 07, 2016

The World Needs Dreamers Like You

The day my son tried to catch an airplane encouraged me to never stop dreaming....

January 06, 2016

My Worst Parenting Moment Taught Me Life's Greatest Lesson

Life doesn't come with a user manual. Unfortunately, neither do children. You don't get a...

December 2015

December 30, 2015

I got my little boy a dog for Christmas and it helped heal my shame.

“Where did this dog come from? Is she coming home with us? Can she sit...

December 15, 2015

Finding God in Times of Transition

In times of transition, it’s normal to feel lost or forgotten. But you are not...

November 2015

November 06, 2015

You ARE Making a Difference

Sometimes as a parent, we feel like we’re doing it all wrong. Too much t.v.,...