My earliest memory of giving is certainly not a fond one. I remember, like it was yesterday, reluctantly putting money into the plate that went around at church, as my parents watched intently, making sure every penny was deposited as per their instructions. I also remember wondering where that money went. This type of giving went on for years – I had no desire to give and I felt forced into doing so. For most of my adult life, even as a Christian, I was not what you would re

A couple of months ago, I shared, on Instagram and Facebook that my then five year old son accessed the Amazon app on my phone, shopped around for a toy, placed it in the cart, removed an item I had sitting in the cart and placed an order ordered - all without my knowledge. Luckily, for me, I got the confirmation via email and was able to cancel the order right away. His plan? To pay me back with his allowance money. The kid was five! The truth of the matter is, our kids are

I wanted to take this time to connect with you - check in and see how you're doing. I understand that due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, families all over the world are attempting to adapt to the changes in daily life. Most schools are closed and moving to virtual learning, and parents and other caregivers are helping their children adjust to the new way of life. This includes trying to mange our responsibilities as parents first, as employees, for those who are still worki