by Shannon Popkin | Dec 17, 2014 | Differences
As I strolled through the room of tables, which were all decorated and ready for our ladies’ Christmas event that evening, I heard someone say, “It’s not a competition.”Of course we were all aware that no one was scoring or ranking the tables,...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 13, 2014 | Compassion
Last week, Ken and I went out of town for a little getaway. While Ken was running an errand, a man knocked on the door of our hotel room. I looked through the peephole, and saw that he had a red sweater on, which to me, symbolized ’employee’, so I turned...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 30, 2014 | Hardship
If you have heard me speak, over the past year, you may have heard me talk about my little friend, Becca, who has ovarian cancer.Becca’s faith is so beautiful. She sees life far more clearly, as a middle schooler, than most adults do. And I’m also so...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 24, 2014 | Communication, Family, Holidays, Kids' Perspective, Parenting
During one particular sports season, my son Cole complained that his coach screamed more at him than anyone else on the team. And from what I was hearing on the sidelines, I decided he might be right! I constantly heard my son’s name being screamed across the...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
A repost from 2012.I’d like to call for a huddle before we kick off the holiday season. Calling all the women in the family, please. Can we huddle up for a moment?Now, please don’t call me coach. I’m really not in a position to be coaching anyone on...