How can you be a joyful giver when you are so hurt or angry?

the good samaritan

Let all you do, be done in love.   1 Corinthians 16:14 ESV   The story of the good Samaritan illustrates that sometimes it is the most unlikely person who steps up and does the right thing.  Those who were first to encounter the victim on the road had great status, acted righteous and did nothing. … Read more

What would your interaction be like if you could speak to the “King” in your coparent rather than the fool?

   ….is there no King in thee? Micah 4:9 CEV   As a parent, you certainly do not want to shame your child when you discipline then.   If you speak to the fool in your child, the fool will stand up.  If you speak to the King in your child, the King will stand up.  … Read more

How does your wounded self contribute to the problem?

        But God commendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were sinners, Christ died for us. Roman 5:8   Duality exists within everyone on the planet.  It is our wounded self that steers us away from our higher selves and does damage to self and others.  Likewise, your co-parent has a wounded … Read more

CoParenting and King Solomon’s Advice

Most of us are familiar with the story of King Solomon and the two women both claiming the infant was her child.  He skillfully determined that the real mother would be willing to make a sacrifice. So King Solomon in his wisdom, ordered the guard to cut the infant in half.  Of course the mother … Read more

Why is kindness so difficult when harboring negative feelings?

random acts of kindness Christian character

But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Gal 5:22   It may seem next to impossible to consider demonstrating kindness towards your co-parent when you have so much animosity towards them.  Make a list of small kindnesses you could do, once in a blue moon and … Read more