Leadership is important, very important. It is a highly valued commodity in the corporate world. So much so, that according to a study by Deloitte, American companies spent $14 billion [...]
Category: Family
The Poetic Justice of Empathy
If you have been paying attention, you will notice that lately there has been a growing interest in certain circles about empathy. It has, thankfully, moved out of the privacy [...]
Connecting With Hurting People
There is something that we all have in common; we all came from somewhere. We didn’t just arrive in the present. And because we are all on a journey we [...]
Houston Strong
Join me in praying for our friends in Houston today. There is so much unimaginable devastation and loss in the city. If you are looking for somewhere to donate, I [...]
Break on Through to the Other Side
Self-care should be a vital part of everyone's routine, but it is too frequently overlooked. Maybe it's because it sounds selfish, but you cannot parent your kids well if you are [...]
2017 Tapestry Conference
The 2017 Tapestry Conference will be held October 20-21 at Irving Bible Church. Come learn from Dr. Curt Thompson as he teaches on the Soul of Shame. Examine how shame keeps [...]
5 Books You Must Read This Summer
School’s out for the summer, it’s a holiday weekend, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite books with you. Each one of these has changed the way I [...]
Parenting is a Leadership Exercise
I was invited to speak at the Florida Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida in June. It is always a special privilege to share with families [...]
Don’t Create a Vacuum
There is a great parenting strategy I think we should all subscribe to; don’t remove a coping mechanism or survival strategy from a child unless you have something better to [...]
Establishing Healthy Boundaries
I recently presented at a conference for adoptive and foster parents. My assigned topic; Building Healthy Relationships and Boundaries with Your Biological Relatives. I was excited when the topic was first [...]