by Shannon Popkin | Jul 12, 2011 | Marriage, Parenting, Rescue, Sin
Here’s an excerpt from the Bible study I wrote on the life of Sarah: “God intends for our families to be the place that we feel most safe. He designed marriage to be a cloak of love, trust, and security wrapped around two people. And he designed children...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 10, 2011 | Parenting
You know that saying about how the fingerprints on the wall that get higher and higher, and then disappear? Well, I’m ready for that to happen. I don’t want the kids to disappear; just the evidence that they didn’t wash their hands.I’m also...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 7, 2011 | Jesus, Mistakes, Parenting
I noticed that one of my kids, in particular, has been very defensive. I ask him to pick up his socks and he says, “I’m sorry, all right?!!” I tell him he can’t whack his brother, and he says, “Fine, then! I wasn’t even hurting...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 1, 2011 | Beliefs, Funny, Kids' Perspective, Media
We don’t play a lot of dance music at our house. It’s just not what we usually listen to. But it’s what Cade absolutely loves to listen to. As a seven-year-old, his options are limited, so he does a lot of second hand listening. You...
by Shannon Popkin | Jun 26, 2011 | Fear, Friendship, Parenting
My friend, Angela, visited for a few days this week. At one point, while we were discussing parenting challenges, I began to cry. Words toppled out of my mouth, as if they were trying to keep up with my tears. I explained my frustrations and my fears for the future....
by Shannon Popkin | Jun 19, 2011 | Father
Once, when I was about ten, my dad jumped into a river and swam among sharp rocks and white water rapids (at least that’s the way I remember it) to rescue… not me, but my beloved jelly shoe. The comfy plastic shoes were a beautiful red color, and I was quite proud of...