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We’ve been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we’re not demoralized; we’re not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we’ve been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn’t left our side; we’ve been thrown down, but we haven’t broken. 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 (MSG) Maybe you feel a little battered…

What type of abuse is hard to live with? You might think, well, this is a really dumb question. All types of abuse are hard to live with. And you would be right. But one type of abuse is especially difficult because it is not so obvious. It’s subtle and often difficult to detect. In…

A reader writes: My friend is depressed and I don’t know what to say or do. Any suggestions? Certainly.  We all may encounter someone struggling with depression who needs help and support. I remember when a woman in my Bible study asked for prayer for depression.  A silence fell over the group. Five minutes passed and…

Many people suffer from what is called Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It is characterized by constant worry which leads to pervasive feelings of anxiety. Someone with GAD may interpret any emotion such as feeling sad, as a reason for worry. This leads to negative emotions. The result is more anxiety. Thus, a vicious cycle can…

Recently, on my weekend radio show (podcasts are available anytime), we did two shows on dealing with a narcissist with an expert therapist. Why? Because so many people struggle with someone they know who has these traits or diagnosis. And when you are in a relationship with this type of person, it is exhausting for…

School is back in session for kids, teens and college students. Or you might be an adult who decided to go back to school to learn a new field in order to have more options for a career. Whatever your path, you might wonder, what does it take to be a super student and get…

What happens to couples when they are stuck at home 24/7? Have you heard of pandemic divorce? Take Full House star Mary-Kate Olsen who referring to her husband, told the New York Post, ““I just cannot take one more minute with him.” Mary-Kate is not alone. Divorce rates have risen during COVID-19. Consider this: When…

Video games are supposed to be fun to play, right? Well this one uses “fun” to instill a number of disturbing messages. German Public Broadcasting group created a video game that encourages the players to be violent against infectious children, people who don’t wear masks, and those who don’t social distance. The game? Corona World.…

Guest blogger, Norm Mintle, Ph.D. gave permission to repost part of his recent blog on leadership. This is a timely read. Dr. Mintle holds an earned Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership. He has served in executive positions across a broad range of media organizations and as a dean at two universities. For more on Dr. Mintle’s leadership,…

Just a few weeks ago, August 18, 2020, we marked the 100th anniversary of passing the 19th amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote. This wasn’t an easy task. It required tireless efforts by activists and reformers. Now, here we are 100 years later and women still face gender discrimination. In my…
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