Worry has been an unfortunate staple of my parenting from the beginning. Seriously. When I discovered I was expecting a child for the second time, I worried… Would I miscarry again? What would we do about my job when the baby came? How on earth would I — who knew next to nothing about kids …
When our valleys last longer than expected, the people we expect to be with us grow fewer and farther between. Take, for instance, the long road of grief. When we lose someone, there is usually an instant outpouring of support. The refrigerator fills with meals. Phones vibrate with texts. The ads in the mailbox get …
Hello, my name is Elihu and I am a control-aholic. It’s been 24 hours since my last surge of anxiety and 3 days since I felt the need to control a situation.” I do not post the above to tease programs like NA or AA. Such programs wisely demand honesty, confession, and accountability. Accountability forces …
If you have ever dealt with PTSD or depression, you are intimately acquainted with the word “trigger.” Just like the trigger on a gun, a “trigger” for PTSD is anything that reminds you of the initial trauma. Once that trigger is pulled, the symptoms acutely manifest themselves. In the past several weeks, my personal triggers …
This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. One of the most heartbreaking verses in the Bible is found in Judges 2.10. After the death of Joshua, we read about Israel’s tragic departure from the Lord: “there arose another generation after them who …
This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. Unlike many teachers of his day, John the Baptist did not seek to build a following for himself, but to prepare the way for Jesus. Although he preached in the desolate wilderness, word about him …
This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. Before having children, I knew little about Autism, ADHD, or even how food affects behavior. Children, I have discovered, require us to participate in continuing education. I’ve attended seminars, poured over books, and worked almost …
The kids aren’t alright, and neither is mom. Exasperated sighs and groans cover each math lesson. Teardrops glisten across those essay rough drafts. Mom’s hair is standing on end and there just isn’t enough coffee or chocolate in the world to combat her stress or exhaustion. This is notorious November. Mid-year, many of us are …
As a young adolescent, I remember thinking that I had been born in the wrong era. I imagined that I would have fared well as a young adult during World War II, listening to big band music and supporting the war effort overseas. I remember as a teenager in the 90s feeling lost among the …
A little over a week ago, I posted a query to the Elihu’s Corner Facebook Page: “What are you Reading?” The responses were excellent! I believe daily Bible reading to be a vital part of our Christian walk, so it’s of great value to hear different strategies people use to remain consistent. A couple of …
