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Stop Worrying About Stuff You Can’t Change

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Oct 7, 2020 | Doing Life Together

We’re in election season. We’re in the middle of COVID. It’s easy to feel depressed about the state of the world. I’ve been trying to cocoon, not pay attention to the news, not think about much of anything at all. I made the terrible mistake of...

On Chrissy Teigen, Ravi Zacharias, and Staying Sane

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Oct 6, 2020 | Grief

Last week Instagram went crazy because model Chrissy Teigen posted a heartbreaking picture after her miscarriage. While there was an outpouring of support, there was also a ton of criticism. She has no right to be sad because of her political views. She...

10 Ways to Make Talking Politics with Family Safe at Christmas

by Joanna Sawatsky | Dec 18, 2018 | Family

How do you not make talking politics a landmine at Christmas? Nothing wrecks a good Christmas get-together like talking politics. And let’s face it–far too many have such emotional views that talking rationally gets really difficult. You don’t want...

What’s Up with America’s Maternity Policy?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jul 26, 2018 | Parenting Small Children

As a Canadian, I tend to understand Americans pretty well I think. I travel throughout the U.S. a lot, I read American news, and I even have an American passport! But there are few things that strike me as very, very odd. And one of those things is America’s...

Your Marriage is More Powerful than You Realize

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Nov 9, 2016 | Tough Marriage Situations

I’m writing this before I know the results of the election. In fact, I’ve decided that I’m not watching the news at all on Tuesday night, and I’ll just take a peek when I get up on Wednesday (oh, please, God, let things be clear and no recounts...

On the American Election–And Why I’m Sad and Hopeful at the Same Time

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Nov 1, 2016 | Faith

Last weekend a powerful earthquake shook Italy, sparing lives but destroying several beautiful landmarks, including the 14th century Basilica of St. Benedict, built on the traditional birthplace of St. Benedict. It seems a fitting metaphor for what is happening right...