May’s Current Writings
10 Ways to Keep It Together When Your Life Falls Apart
In an ugly fit of rage, I set out alone at midnight to retrieve my car on foot. A major thunderstorm was brewing, but I was so mad I didn’t care. I just wanted to [...]
5 Dangerous Marriage Myths You Shouldn’t Buy Into
“We had an ugly fight over something dumb on the way to the airport, just before we left for our honeymoon,” said my young friend “Lauren.” “The day before we had promised forever, now we [...]
Why YOU Might Enjoy a JH Outback Weekend
Maybe you’ve already heard of JH Outback weekends before, and you might think it sounds great for somebody else, but not for you—you're just too busy. But what if you’re wrong? An Outback weekend might [...]
3 Amazing Truths to Help You Soar Beyond an Empty Nest
The August day was hot, but inside . . . my heart felt cold and fragile. My twin boys were leaving the nest, leaving me. They were ready to go. Colorful multipacks of Gatorade and [...]
7 Days of Back-to-School Prayers for Your Child
If your children (or grandchildren) are headed back to school soon, you might be feeling an odd mixture of emotions: excitement, relief, anxiety and even nostalgia. Me, too. My daughter starts her second year of [...]
Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Love Their Country
“I don’t really love my country,” an angry student recently commented on Facebook. Then she listed all the things she didn’t like. And I get it. I have a list, too. But if you focus [...]