Stewardship or Stingy

At times I watch the show “Real Time with Bill Maher.” I like to listen to the political debate and try to understand the other sides of arguments, particularly as it relates to our culture. Bill Maher is a comedian, and he can bring humor to many situations. However,...

Seasons of Valentine’s Day

I have this thing where I go back and forth on my feelings about Valentine’s Day. Part of me wants my husband to be über romantic and self-plan a luxurious and thoughtful outing for just the two of us, including securing the babysitter. The other part of me realizes...

Why Wait?

My son sat in the kitchen working on his math homework. He was stumped and called me in for help. I picked up a pencil and talked him through the problem, explaining each step. Done!  “Now, you try it,” I said. But, even though he was capable, he resisted and wanted...

Why Other Generations Need You!

Our society tends to segregate individuals by age. Schools allow students to enter a grade based on their birth date; senior centers allow individuals to participate in activities when they reach a certain age; even in the workplace, where many generations are...

Dead Mosquitoes

Guest Contributor, Janet DeCaster Perrin, is a Christian writer and speaker in the Twin Cities area.  Winters can be brutally cold where I live. With wind chills below zero, at times, you can make small talk with just about anyone if you strike up a conversation about...