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7 Ways to Stop Needing Approval
By
Linda Mintle
You want to say no to something because you do not think it is the right thing to do. Do you approach it with the thought, “If I say no, what will other people think?” Or do you say, “I need to stand fast on what I believe?” The first response involves the approval of…
Change Your Mindset from “I Can’t” to “Of Course I Can!”
By
Linda Mintle
Abby was called to a meeting by her boss. He was not happy with her work on the last project and gave her some critical feedback. Devastated, she left his office and began to question her competence. She felt like a failure. Maybe it was time to quit and do something different. Jared decided he…
10 Ways to Stop Nagging in Your Relationship
By
Linda Mintle
Have you ever thought about the way couples are portrayed in most situational comedies? Typically we have the “I don’t have a clue” husband whose wife is constantly telling him what to do or reminding him what he needs to do. While we may laugh at this comedy routine, there is nothing funny about it…
Relationship Trust: 12 Ways to Build and Rebuild
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Linda Mintle
“Trust” is a word we hear often today. Sadly, this is because we have lost trust in so many people and institutions. But nowhere is trust more important than in our relationships. Without trust, intimacy cannot develop or deepen. While trust is built over time, it can be broken in a moment. When this happens,…
Something You Probably Don’t Know About Marijuana
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Linda Mintle
Marijuana–that harmless weed that makes you mellow. Hmmmm…maybe not so much! Once only smoked by hippies, marijuana has now made its way into mainstream America through commercialization. But is it harmless? After all, Vice President Kamala Harris giggled during the presidential campaign when asked about her use of pot during college. She said, it gives…
Selfish Partner: Is This Genetic and Changeable?
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Linda Mintle
Question: “My husband is really selfish. I see how my friend’s husband is always offering his help and is concerned about how she is doing. He seems more generous to her. Is selfishness a genetic thing? Is my husband’s personality more prone to this? This is an interesting question since early in life we see…
He Snores, Can’t Sleep and Gaining Weight
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Linda Mintle
A patient tells me she can’t sleep. He husband snores and it keeps her awake almost every night. If she falls asleep before he does, she doesn’t always wake up. But even then, his snoring can be so loud, she wakes up. Clearly, she needs her sleep. And he needs to see a sleep specialist!…
A Sexless Marriage? Could It Be This?
By
Linda Mintle
I am always surprised when a couple tells me they haven’t had sex in a year. This is not normal or healthy for any married relationship. However, there are times when sex is put on the back burner. This is often due to an underlying issue with one or both partners. Here are 10 reasons…
But I Don’t Feel Like Forgiving!
By
Linda Mintle
Someone deeply hurt you. You have all this pent up anger. What are you going to do with it? Forgive? No, because you don’t feel like it. You don’t want to. “Didn’t you hear me? I was deeply hurt and offended by the injustice done to me.” Our culture will tell you to seek revenge.…
True Independence Requires Interdependence
By
Linda Mintle
Happy 4th of July! As this holiday weekend approaches, I remain thankful for our freedom. But I was thinking about how divided we are as a country. People cannot even hold different points of view without being verbally attacked. Ideology has replaced decency and respect, escalating divisions and anger. I remember a sermon my brother,…
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