My journey with Jesus has gone through various changes that have affected my faith and my prayer life. In the early 80’s, when I first learned that Jesus was not only with me but in me, living His life through me, the way our relationship changed was wonderful. I no longer thought of Him as […]
Changes and the "Single Eye"
Life is full of changes–some that don’t feel so great when they occur. I recently began a new chapter in my life that was one of those changes that brings pain. I had to leave the home I had been living in for ten years, a home where I was about as happy as I’ve […]
The Importance of Playing "Predator" Games during the Toddler and Preschool Years
The following “nuggets” about predator games with young children concern brain training that will build regulation of fear and aggression. They are compiled from lectures I heard in 2009 by Dr. Wilder and from my own experiences. This is not just about psychological training, but also is actual physical training in the brain. Predator games […]
How Evil Uses Pain
In a previous blog, Pain Means Comfort is on the Way, we looked at one aspect of emotional pain. Today I want to look at pain from another angle that I learned from Dr. Wilder. As I talk to people about their emotional pain, they seem to fall into a couple of categories: those who […]
Parenting Tip–Minimizing Upset
The following are a few tips that will help minimize upset beginning in the toddler years, but will also work as well when older. For as long as you can, use distractions to avoid escalating to “naughty.” Young children can be creatively distracted. Play children’s music CD’s or tapes in the car. Not only will the […]
You May Have to Ride with a Skunk, but You Don’t Have to Brush Its Fur!
I love this quote taken from my book Jewels for My Journey. Dr. Jim Wilder said it to me when he was helping me learn not to beat up on myself when I failed, messed up, made a wrong decision or just plain irritated someone. He had much to say about that and there are […]