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Christian Cliches: Helpful or Hurtful?
By
Linda Mintle
You are going through a difficult time. Someone in the church is trying to encourage you and uses cliches, “I believe everything happens for a reason?” Or how about, “Don’t worry. God’s in charge?” Or have you ever said, “I will pray for you,” but then you don’t? We all hear, and have used clichés…
Becoming a Peacemaker
By
Linda Mintle
When John and Sue began to argue over a conflict involving parenting, Sue’s mom physically put herself between the two. She then quoted Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.” Both spouses were taken aback. They were having a conflict and trying to resolve it. But Sue’s…
Does Complaining Help or Hurt Me?
By
Linda Mintle
Have you ever said something like, “You could do a lot more around the house to help me?” If so, you join the rest of us who find ourselves complaining about our partner or someone else in our lives. Complainers are usually considered nags or whiners. Complainers feel good for the moment, but often feel more negative feelings…
10 Tips to Help With Shyness
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Linda Mintle
Rachel walked into the room. Crowds were not easy for her to manage. She worries that she will be embarrassed if she says the wrong thing. This is one reason Rachel tries to avoid events with lots of people. She doesn’t want to be noticed and prefers to be a wallflower. Rachel has a personality traits known…
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