Photo by D. Sharon Pruitt I had no idea that being a single parent was this hard. Quite frankly, all of my previous beliefs did not come close to what I have been experiencing for the last seven days. Unless you are a family member or a personal friend, you may not have been aware of what’s been happening in my life for the last week, so let me catch you up to speed....

© 2010 All rights reserved by Morgan & Kaysi Photography | Flickr.com Teen Dating Violence is real and is happening.  Unfortunately, in some cases, it’s not a matter of if but rather when and how much.  According to the National Teen Dating Abuse website the frequency and intensity of teen abuse is definitely a wake-up call to our youth, parents, teachers,...

How well do you know your neighbors? My wife and I went on a movie date last night (thanks mom & dad for watching the kids). We watched a preview for a movie called, The Lovely Bones. I haven’t seen the movie yet but it caused me to reflect about the importance of keeping kids safe from the many dangers that exist in this world. My heart and prayers always...

Boy meets girl.  Girl likes boy.  Do you remember what it was like in the old days when attraction was communicated by a small crumpled paper note with the infamous question, “will you go out with me?”  Others with a little less courage would send a messenger, typically a trusted friend, who would assess whether or not our crush was mutually interested.  The world...

“I’ll never forget the first porno magazine I ever held in my hands when I was in middle school,” he candidly shared with the group of men who faithfully attended sessions seeking ongoing support and accountability.  During that period in my life, I co-facilitated a counseling group for men who struggled with sexual addictions and sexual misbehaviors.  Their...

The end of summer is quickly approaching, and preparations for a new school year are underway.  While some children experience excitement about seeing old friends, going to a new classroom and having a new teacher, other children experience fear and anxiety about those same changes. Over the years, I have studied how some families prepare their children in such positive...