Dr. MaryAnn Diorio is a widely published, award-winning author of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry for children and adults. Her latest children's book, THE DANDELION PATCH, deals with the topic of Eminent Domain. Her latest fiction release for adults, A SICILIAN FAREWELL, is Book 2 in THE ITALIAN CHRONICLES trilogy. Book 1, THE MADONNA OF PISANO, won the prestigious Silver Medal for E-Book Fiction in the 2015 Illumination Book Awards Contest. MaryAnn and her husband Dom are the parents of two wonderful daughters and grandparents to five rambunctious grandchildren.
God makes clear in His Word that the primary responsibility of teaching children about Him lies squarely with their parents. Yet, an insidious philosophy has penetrated our culture and, in particular, the Church, that promotes the lie that pastors, ministers, … Continue reading →
Some teen angst is normal, but when your teenage remains in a continual state of depression over a prolonged period, it’s time to delve deeper. One reason for teen depression that is often overlooked by Christian parents is the possibility … Continue reading →
Fear is part of the human condition. It starts early and can last a lifetime. So, how can we, as parents and grandparents, deal with fear when it manifests in the lives of our children and grandchildren?
Continue reading →In my ministry to parents, I’ve met many who feel like failures. Their children have not turned out the way they had hoped. Sons and daughters have left home on bad terms, gotten involved in drugs and promiscuity, and have even … Continue reading →
I am of the generation that remembers telephone party lines and black and white TV. So, when I have a computer problem, I call my five-year-old granddaughter for help. 🙂 At first glance, the technological chasm between the generations may … Continue reading →
If moral turbulence could be measured on the Richter scale, then the “soulquake” currently taking place in our country would warrant a solid ten. Although many factors have contributed to this moral shaking, at the core of it lies a … Continue reading →