by Shannon Popkin | Oct 23, 2012 | God, Problems, Rescue, Roles
I’m a piano teacher. Every Monday evening I am blessed with amazing children who warm my piano bench and my heart at the same time.But my most challenging student doesn’t come to the bench on Monday nights. He comes whenever I think to call him between...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 22, 2012 | Anxiety, Kids' Perspective
by: Michelle Loveless”Look Mom, the sky is pink!” my three-year-old says in wonder.But I am too busy obsessing–almost frantic–studying the tail lights in front of me. Tail lights. Clock. Long line.I grope behind my seat. Where is her backpack?...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 17, 2012 | Funny, Jesus, Teens
My daughter and her friend—both freshmen in high school–did this mayonnaise prank. They emptied a mayo jar, washed it out, and filled it with a mixture of vanilla pudding and cool whip. They created just the right combination so that it looked like...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 15, 2012 | Goals, God, Mistakes, Parenting, Sin
When I was a teacher, I always started out parent-teacher conferences by asking the parents if they had any concerns that we needed to discuss. One such parent voiced one that I wasn’t expecting:”I’m concerned about my daughter’s tardy,”...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 12, 2012 | Faith, Father, Speaking
There’s a story Jesus told about two brothers–one who disgraced his Father by running off with an early inheritance, and the other, who stayed behind dutifully slaving away, but was just as distant from his Father’s heart. The story is about both...