by Shannon Popkin | Dec 26, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
Last but not least of the Five C Challenge, we’re focusing on… No Comparing. Here’s the definition. Compare: to examine in order to note similarities or differences Now perhaps you’ve already noticed the obvious. Not all comparison is bad. It...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 22, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
Condemn: to pronounce to be guilty. “Do you feel like I condemn you all the time?” I searched his face. As he started to say, “No…” I knew the answer was yes. “What do I do that makes you feel condemned?” I asked gently,...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 17, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
The number one question, when someone glances the Five C’s is, “No Correcting?! What will happen if I go without correct anyone? Especially my kids!” I admit, back when my kids were younger, I didn’t know if it would be possible. And...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 10, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
So… how’s has the Five C Challenge been going for you so far? I seem to be clamping my hand over my mouth quite frequently – usually after I’ve just complained about something. Complain: to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure,...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 5, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
Okay, ready to begin this Five C Challenge? Let’s start with Criticism. Criticize: to censure or find fault with. Why is this so easy to do at Christmas time? I think it’s because during the holidays, we have heightened expectations. There’s a RIGHT...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 25, 2019 | Ministry
I’m not someone who has always dreamed of traveling. We live in beautiful Michigan, so when my husband points to this place or that place on a map, I just say, “But Michigan is so pretty in the summer (or fall… or winter… or spring…). We...
by Shannon Popkin | May 21, 2019 | Disgust
This weekend, dozens of Christians from a Christian university walked out of a Christian graduation ceremony where a Christian leader was giving a Christian commencement address. But tell me, does this seem “Christian” to you? This weekend, dozens of...
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 25, 2019 | God, Uncategorized
Siri is like a giant mother in the sky. She gives information and direction generously to all who ask, without getting exasperated–no matter how dumb the question. Down below, sprinkled across the earth, are millions of lost, frustrated, confused, tardy, unsure...
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
I used to get so mad when I would find wrappers shoved under beds and socks shoved between couch cushions. It was evidence that, not only had my kids disobeyed (“Throw away your wrappers!” and “Put your clothes in the hamper!” were instructions...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’m honored to be the guest of pastor and author, Champ Thornton, on his “In the Word, On the Go” podcast. This podcast takes ten minutes to focus on one verse. Well, it’s supposed to only focus on one verse, but Champ let me bend the rules. We...
