This title is a general statement that is used to express the overall problem with our culture (at least in the GTA), and not meant to insult anyone specifically... minus one person; you know who you are (that’s my attempt at being funny and not actually being accusatory). In fact, I have met some … [Read more...]
Honor Your Parents (the lost commandment)
This past year I’ve had one verse constantly popping in my head: “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life...” (Exo 20:12a) If you didn’t know, this is one of the 10 Commandments, which are given twice in the Old Testament because they’re that important. They’re usually … [Read more...]
Beware of the “Screw You!”
I grew up in a house where my parents never got mad at each other. Some parents save their fights for after the kids go to bed, but my parents never actually fought – never. They were both passive, which is the anger category where you avoid conflict at all costs no matter how much it hurts you. … [Read more...]
Should Anyone be Proud of You?
When I was really young, I thought the pinnacle of being a good son was buying your mom a house like Elvis did. What I didn’t know was that idea was dumb (no offence to me). Maybe if I was from an immigrant family who moved to a new country with nothing then that would be a nice idea because it … [Read more...]
Don’t be the Weak Gazelle
When I was in my late twenties and working as a youth pastor, I fortunately bumped into a woman I had worked with when I was a teenager at the Lime Ridge Mall movie theater. Oh, the good old days when the mall had a theater... and herds of cockroaches because of the food court and Bulk Barn. Side … [Read more...]
Know Your Power
One of the best life lessons I’ve received was from a grade seven teacher... when I was 20. No, this wasn’t a Billy Madison situation; I was a volunteer. When I was in OAC (if you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re old enough to know what that was... and got the Billy Madison reference), I was … [Read more...]
Part 2: Talking to My Daughters About Sex
When it comes to talking about sex with kids, there shouldn’t be the official sex talk that is super awkward for everyone, but a more ongoing open discussion made up of many smaller conversations like when you’re on a long drive or sitting by a lake. It’s like how kids share more with their friends … [Read more...]
You are a Treasure: Talking to My Daughters About Sex Pt1
My daughters are one and three, so talking about sex won’t be for awhile, but my plan is to do more than my parents did. Fortunately, that won’t be hard – nothing isn’t hard to beat. I remember when I was in university, my brother’s older, married friend made a comment about sex, and my Mom … [Read more...]