Over-Helping: Is There Such a Thing?
As a brief follow-up on one of my recent posts on young adult independence and the ongoing related challenges, I thought it appropriate to reference a little more research. A 2013 article by Reuters cites a study showing that too much help coming from parents can actually contribute to depression in their college-attending kids. Specifically,…
Mountains and Valleys
I make an effort each day to read God’s word, as well as to read someone else’s words who know more about God’s word than I. Usually, that means I’m reading Oswald Chambers. This week, he gave me an encouraging word about life in the valley. His focus is on Mark chapter 9, the event…
Why Brazil Matters
Just about ten days ago, the entire Brazil team landed at the Brasília airport, loaded onto a large yellow bus (not to be confused with a school bus) and drove about an hour outside of the city to a place called Agua Viva. Along with us we brought more than 2600 pounds of luggage. Months…