March 29, 2017

Letting emotions get in your way

In last week’s blog, I reflected on the pressure parents put on themselves to maintain the perception everything is perfect in their home by referencing the fictitious television family, Ozzie and Harriet, as some faux standard of the perfect family dynamic. Today, every family is struggling with something. The real pressure is based on the […]

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December 15, 2015

My case against Marijuana

“I would rather treat a heroin addict than a heavy marijuana smoker.” ~ Bob Meehan, “Beyond the Yellow Brick Road” Yes, I smoked pot.  In fact, I smoked a lot of pot when I was in high school and college. I enjoyed it. Wait, I loved it. Fortunately, I stopped using it. Before my experiences […]

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July 14, 2015

How Do I Make the Right Choice?

The parents of addicted children are often faced with difficult decisions. Nothing is ever easy. When you’re under this kind of stress, it’s hard to know if you’re making the best choice for you, your addicted child, and your family. But it must be done. So how do you do it? How do you make […]

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May 19, 2015

The Spirit of Fear

Fear isn’t the norm. It isn’t your friend. And it certainly doesn’t help you make better decisions. The Bible is very clear about fear and what we should focus on instead. For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7, […]

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