Category Archives: children
The Frustration of Autism
What are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs), cause severe and pervasive impairment in thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others. These disorders are usually first diagnosed in early childhood and range from a severe form, called autistic disorder, through pervasive development disorder not [...]
Internet Funnies: Muppets in Trouble
In 40 seasons, Sesame Street has featured over 1,000 characters. Although we’ll always have mainstays like Big Bird, Elmo, Bert and Ernie, many Muppets have been forgotten or deemed unnecessary. Here are a few Sesame Street residents who were evicted, or just created a stir. 1. Roosevelt Franklin Perhaps the most famous of the retired [...]
Sweeping Up Glass: The Children of Mental Illness
Mental illnesses in parents represent a risk for children in the family. These children have a higher risk for developing mental illnesses than other children. When both parents are mentally ill, the chance is even greater that the child might become mentally ill. The risk is particularly strong when a parent has one or more [...]
The Mystery of His Face
A Psalms Study Psalm 131, New Century Version (NCV) Childlike Trust in the Lord A song for going up to worship. Of David. 1 Lord, my heart is not proud; I don’t look down on others. I don’t do great things, and I can’t do miracles. 2 But I am calm and quiet, like [...]
Struggling, but with Strength
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13, NIV We will struggle. But, we can struggle well with our illnesses if we only we know His presence. I get so my edges are frayed, and I feel like everything around me is dissolving. My “fight or flight instinct” kicks in, [...]
The Desire of a Place and Power
“But they didn’t answer, because they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.” Mark 9:34, New Living Translation As the disciples walked they talked. There was a casualness as they followed Jesus, it was a warm day and they walked, and sometimes even stopped–keeping up in a relaxed way. They finally work there way [...]
24/7 Crisis Lines
List of Hotlines–1-800 Phone Numbers In general, hotlines have three things in common: 1) they are available to call 24/7 2) they are 100% confidential 3) they are free Here’s a list of hotlines that may help you in whatever situation you find yourself in: Christian Counseling Services-General New Life Clinics 1-800-NEW-LIFE National Prayer Line [...]
Are You Ready For This?
Nothing compares to the joy of a child. I think its a form of lunacy myself. (But I’m an old man, so what do I know.) Children love life–they are attracted to a vibrant life like bees to nectar. They breathe it, feel it, wait for it. They see it as an exclusive focus, they see nothing [...]
Frederick
When I was a young boy, I loved to read. I was given books by my mother, and these books were like gold. I had been a definite patron of the library but had pretty much been branded as “persona non grata” and I think the librarians had orders to shoot to kill. (To this day, these [...]