We were all taught at a young age that “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”, and it’s the biggest lie ever. There have been many times when I would have rather had broken bones than to face some of the words that were said to me...
Is Social Media Even Worth It?
Meeting The Needs That Matter Most
Four Mistakes Made When Teaching About Sex
Let's talk about sex ba-by, let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be. We want our students to make great choices for their lives, and that includes this area of their life. Here are four things that seem great now but are hurting people down the road.
When Serving Doesn’t Serve Me
In December, I took all my leaders on a retreat with the intention of showing them how much I appreciate them. I booked an insanely gorgeous cabin in the mountains on a lake. I told my leaders that this retreat was basically going to be winter camp without students. I wanted to treat them to fun, food, relaxation, Christmas gifts, a heavy dose of encouragement and affirmation, and a little bit of training even snuck in there somehow (oops!). Little did I know I would learn the most...