Doing Life Together

Have you ever just watched people while waiting for a table or standing in-line to purchase something? Their nonverbal communication tells a story. Just by observing, you can tell if they like each other, especially when you watch a group of people. The turn of the body Let’s say you are mingling with a group…

Boredom! Who wants that? And we certainly don’t want to be bored in a relationship. Yet many couples complain that they are bored with their partner and want to spice up their relationship. Day-to-day routines quickly render things mundane. Like the caged rat running on the wheel, you want to break out and do something…

Years ago, I was living my life as a rising college student on her way to the University of Michigan. Out of the clear blue, a life changing event happened. My oldest brother was killed in a plane crash due to a terrorist bomb. The world stopped. My family was thrown into shock and grief.…

You roll out of bed and think, “I have so much to do today!” After only a few minutes of alertness, your mind is already in overdrive. There are an infinite number of things racing through your head: are the kids awake, what meetings do I have, what should I wear, do I have time…

It’s January and cold! Omicron has me more isolated again and my activity level has tanked. I’m eating more. Why? Apparently there are a number of reasons I reach for yummy comfort food. It’s true. Wintertime affects our eating habits. The cold temps, shorter daylight, less exercise and more isolation turn our attention to food.…

I will be the first to admit, it’s hard for me to quiet myself for any amount of time. Seems like I always have something to do and can’t sit still for too long. But our constant busyness is one reason we have too much stress. Recently, I blogged about physical ways to destress and…

Hate is a strong emotion that we see expressed far too often. It is also a dark emotion that has no place in the heart of a Christian. You can dislike someone or not agree on major issues, but hate should not be embraced. Otherwise, it will become a cancer in your soul. Today we…

The holidays are over. Credit card debt is hitting our bank statements. Skies are gray and swollen with clouds. And 1 in 5 Americans experiences “winter blues” every year, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Yes, the shortened daylight and lack of sunshine take a toll. In fact, in some time zones, it’s dark when you…

“I am so upset with my friend! I don’t want to be around her because she constantly puts me down.” “Have you talked to her about this?” “No, I am afraid to bring it up. She may not to talk to me anymore if I do.” Listening to this conversation, I had to wonder. What…

As we begin this new year, we are again faced with many uncertainties that can bring stress and tension to our physical bodies. Resiliency in these times means having a number of ways to manage stress and stay the course. Since stress impacts us physically, emotionally and spiritually, we need to pay attention to all…

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