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Quick entry this week: Got a problem? How are you responding? My devotional reading in Jesus Calling challenged me when it comes to answering this question. The entry focused on how we approach problems when they arise. Our human tendency is to get upset, anxious, worried and even panic. When we feel these emotions, it’s…

You see it all the time in sitcoms. The “I don’t have a clue” husband whose wife is constantly telling him what to do, or reminding him what he is not doing. While we may laugh at this comedy routine, there is nothing funny about it in real couple relationships. It’s called nagging. And it…

Have you noticed how almost every streaming show is filled with cursing? And it’s not just a little. One show I watched used the f-word  29 times in 30 minutes. It felt assaultive. Frankly, it made me cringe. And I wondered if the writers could not have come up with better dialogue! A few people…

“You are nothing but a loser.” “Why would anyone want to be with you?” “You are worthless and lucky you have me.” These are emotionally abusive words. No one deserves to be treated this way, yet it is fairly common. And when you are in the middle of emotional abuse, you don’t always see it.…

Hope has always been a foundation of the Christian faith and science has finally caught on to the importance of hope. Hope plays a significant role in our health and mental health. It is associated with a lower risk of cancer, fewer sleep problems, higher psychological well-being, and social adjustment. Because of the importance of…

During the MeToo movement, several celebrities disclosed their personal battles with codependency. However, codependency is not just a celebrity problem. It can characterize many relationships. While not a mental health disorder, codependency is dysfunctional and unhealthy — something we need to eliminate in our relationships. Healthy relationships are built on interdependency, a mutual responsibility to…

Yet, another tragic school shooting has occurred. This is the 130th mass shooting this year! Nashville marks the 39th incident of gunfire at a school, with now 17 deaths and 30 injuries in 2023. In 2022, we saw 57 deaths from 177 shooting events. In fact, firearm injuries are the leading cause of death among…

Clutter, that stuff strewn everywhere that can make us anxious and stressed. It clogs up our lives and can lead to relationship fights and even unsafe conditions in our homes. Additionally, clutter can affect our focus and trigger avoidance as a coping mechanism because we feel overwhelmed. With all the problems clutter creates, why do…

You see it all the time in sitcoms. The “I don’t have a clue” husband whose wife is constantly telling him what to do, or reminding him what he is not doing. While we may laugh at this comedy routine, there is nothing funny about it in real couple relationships. It’s called nagging. And it…

Can we agree? We have come through a season of fear. Fear of an unknown pandemic and all that it entailed. Uncertainty, death, disease led to fear for so many people causing anxious minds and hearts. Hopefully, that fear has quieted down, but in truth, there are many reasons to be fearful. What is your…
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