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A Parent Asks: Do I Have to Celebrate Halloween?
By
Linda Mintle
Q: Our child is three-years-old and doesn’t really know much about Halloween yet, but we do. I have been surprised at how many people, Christians included, have given us a hard time about our decision not to celebrate. There is so much about Halloween we don’t like that we prefer to ignore it. I know…
Is the Digital World Damaging Your Family Relationships?
By
Linda Mintle
The technology invasion has happened. Too often we hear how social media and other media have taken us captive and ruined our relationships and lives. Teens texting at the dinner table, kids obsessed with gaming and never giving an adult a glance, adults constantly checking sport scores, messages or texting. We are all guilty of…
Peace During the Storm
By
Linda Mintle
Today, the east coast is being slammed by the impact of hurricane Sandy. I lived on tidal water and know the fright of those storms, especially during high tide. The winds sustain and the full moon creates atmospheric problems. How do you stay calm when the winds rage around you, knocking down trees, power lines…
Stressed? One Way You Can Stop It
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Linda Mintle
“Sure I’ll cook for the spaghetti dinner.” “Yes I can baby-sit your children for the day.” “Yes, I can chair another committee.” “Since no one else will volunteer, I guess I’ll do it.” Do you ever find yourself saying these things and then realize you’ve taken on too much? You’ve committed to doing more…
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