Jennifer Phillips

Jennifer Phillips is the author of Bringing Lucy Home and 30 Days of Hope for Adoptive Parents, and is co-author of the upcoming book Unhitching From the Crazy Train: Finding Rest in a World You Can't Control, written with Julie Sparkman. You can follow Jennifer at jenniferphillipsblog.com.

When Your Kids Won’t Bow to Your Idols

"I was worshiping at the altars of control, success, convenience, and let’s just say it—reputation. But my son refused to bow down. And I was furious."