I originally started writing this with the intention of posting it on our website as a Practical Parenting column, but then I realized that the problem I’m describing actually affects all of us. While the examples I mention have to do with children’s literature, every detail of the culture surrounding us impacts us, often in...
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I’m trying to find areas in the Bible that deal with overeating and weight gain. I have had this struggle, like countless other women I’ve known, for my entire life, especially now after having our first son, and I’m wondering where I can find more information from God on this so that I can have...
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When I was seven, my parents signed me up for swimming lessons. For the first three days, the teacher discussed buoyancy, backstroke, and breathing. We dunked our heads into basins of water and blew bubbles. We never even got our feet wet. The next weekend my parents took us to a pool. My father, eager...
When I was actively homeschooling, I would occasionally see humorous lists citing the top reasons to homeschool. One that resonated with me (and seemed serious to me even if it lent itself to funny illustrations) was that homeschooling validated hours upon hours of reading. Not only did I get to read in order to prepare...
Dear Friend— In hoping to enlist your support for our work here at the American Alliance of Jews and Christians, I could list our activities, events, appearances, and publications—and I shall do so. But first you deserve a picture of the umbrella beneath which everything we do flourishes. Let me try this metaphor: Imagine plucking …
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I hope that you are too busy preparing for a grateful Thanksgiving with relatives and friends to have time to read a long Musing. We are looking forward to welcoming two of our grandchildren (5 and 8) from out-of-town who will remain with us for the weekend after joining us for a Thanksgiving feast at...
Is it wrong to receive EBT and cash aid? Am I being selfish by not working? I’ve considered your topics on serving others and receiving money for it, would this be making money without serving others? I would appreciate your general thoughts on this subject, but I want to describe what my personal situation is...
