Shocked by A Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
A story from Anglican Ink shocked me the other day. I had to report it because this is a sign of our times --a sign warned about in Scripture. This is so sad and so wrong. Acts 16:16-34 is the account of the Apostle Paul and Silas meeting a fortune teller, who was a slave of people trying to expl

posted 9:47:11am May. 23, 2013 | read full post »

10 Ways to Rebuild Relationship Trust
IRS scandals, reports of infidelity, misuse of funds, friendship betrayals....they all involve a loss of trust. Trust is foundational to any relationship. It is about having confidence in someone or something, relying on someone and believing what he or she says is true. Trust involves honesty, i

posted 2:55:36pm May. 22, 2013 | read full post »

Thoughts on Assisted Suicide: Is it Justified?
When my poodle was almost 17 years of age, she suddenly took a bad turn and became disoriented with vomiting. I rushed her to the vet, thinking she was poisoned but in fact, she was dying. Her stomach was twisting and was causing excruciating pain. She was bloating badly as her organs were shutting

posted 9:51:12am May. 21, 2013 | read full post »

10 Tips for Vacation Planning for Children of Divorce
Summer and holidays can be a time of challenge for children of divorce. It may be unsettling for a child to vacation with a non-custodial parent. From the child's point of view, he/she will be in strange places, with strange people, with a parent less familiar with daily habits and needs. This may c

posted 8:18:32am May. 20, 2013 | read full post »

Autism Risk Linked to Newborn's Placenta
One in 50 children are now diagnosed with autism (CDC). Right now, there are no definitive tests to tell whether a child will develop autism, but we know that the earlier we detect autism, the better we can serve a child. So how about detection at birth? A new study by Yale researchers and UC

posted 8:06:09am May. 16, 2013 | read full post »