2020

Straddling

Straddling

Elijah appealed to all the people and said, “How long will you straddle the issues? If the Lord is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.” The people, however, did not answer him. - 1 Kings 18:20-39 When I read the word “straddle” last week, I immediately asked myself, “Am I straddling?”

Change

Change

In these unsettling times, I really need serenity and health, and I’m pretty sure that you do too! In the U.S. we have been dealing with climate change, gun violence, racism, political strife, impeachment…and now the coronavirus. My two brothers live in the Seattle area, where multiple deaths have occurred. My daughter lives in Italy, another hot spot. She just called and told me the schools in all of Italy have closed for at least two weeks. That is when I sat down to write this blog post.

Know Your ACE PLACE

Know Your ACE PLACE

In card games, getting an Ace is always a good thing. But, the story for ACEs, Adverse Childhood Experiences, is different. ACE refers to childhood experiences of mental, physical, or sexual abuse; neglect; addiction or violence in the home; or, divorce or separation. Research has clearly shown that ACEs translate into higher rates of adult physical and mental illness, as well as behavioral difficulties in life.