As a children’s church teacher I never gave an “altar call” when presenting Bible stories. Rather, I preferred planting spiritual seeds. Once, however, thanks to five-year-old Angela and seven-year-old Ben Feazel, my children responded to a story in a way I had not intended. It turned out to be the best timing. Brought to…
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Ruth Koch on Healthy Assertiveness
Not too long ago I had some tea and conversation with counselor/writer/speaker Ruth N. Koch. I also participated in two of her “healthy” assertiveness training sessions. Ruth and Kenneth C. Haugk co-authored the best selling book Speaking the Truth in Love: How to be an Assertive Christian. This book is a tool for followers of Jesus…
Ani DiFranco, Healing Memories and Places
Singer Ani DiFranco performed in my city recently. Curious about her, my internet surfing led to some of her great music. Ms. DiFranco is a political activist/artist in the mold of Peter Seeger and Arlo Guthrie. I am quite certain if we drank Fair Trade coffee together we would have lively conversation. What intrigued me…