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The Struggle with Healing Prayer
By
Linda Mintle
A friend of mine just lost her mother to a brain tumor. We prayed and knew God could heal, but she died and even suffered at the end of her life. Another friend just wrote a book about her life and family. Her husband was diagnose with cancer and died in his late 30s; her…
Drifting Aimlessly? You Need Purpose
By
Linda Mintle
Cameron is like so many people in life, drifting aimlessly and wondering why he is here. He wakes up every day with a sense of dread and anxiety. He is not alone. Some would say, we have a crisis of purpose in our culture. Too many people feel the same way as Cameron. When the…
Tempted to Have an Affair? Think Again
By
Linda Mintle
Infidelity is the cause of many marriage breakups and never has a good ending. It is not harmless as movies and TV shows often portrayed. When I wrote the chapter on Sex and Affection in my book, We Need to Talk, I referenced the infidelity site AshleyMadison.com. Doing the research for the book, I couldn’t…
6 Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood
By
Linda Mintle
If you struggle with depression, you may not be thinking about natural ways to boost your mood. Lifestyle changes can be made. Here are a few changes to consider making to improve your mood. The food/gut connection with mood: The gut is sensitive to emotions. Approximately 90% of your serotonin (the happy chemical) is found…
Mindstuck: What Does It Take to Make Change?
By
Linda Mintle
Have you ever thought, “If he/she would just change, things would be better?” But when you pressed for change, the person dug in their heels and was stubborn. Despite your pleas or best efforts to persuade, nothing really happened. Then, you are left frustrated and disappointed. Author Michael McQueen calls this tendency for people to…
Are You Alone Together?
By
Linda Mintle
Have you ever thought, “I am in a relationship, but I feel alone?” I call this alone together, the feeling of not being connected to an intimate other. Yes, you are physically together, but the relationship feels more like going through the motions. When this happens, changes need to be made to build back connection…
Thinking Marriage? Listen to Wise Counsel
By
Linda Mintle
I sat with a couple who was upset. Their son was getting married. Instead of feeling joy, they were anxious and concerned. Their son wasn’t paying attention to any of the red flags regarding the relationship they tried to discuss. He was in love. Nothing would deter him. If you are considering marriage, pay attention…
6 Ways to Revive an Ailing Relationship
By
Linda Mintle
Are you going through a difficult time with a family member, a loved one, a co-worker or even a boss? Maybe you are on the brink of losing a relationship. Don’t give up hope. Instead, apply relationship first aid to revive an ailing relationship. Here are 6 ways to apply relationship first aid: Build the…
12 Steps to Help With Panic Attacks
By
Linda Mintle
Panic is not a feeling anyone likes to have. The intensity of physical and psychological symptoms is often frightening. During a panic attack, you may feel as if you will die or lose total control. However, neither is likely to happen. Still, no one wants to experience the discomfort that comes with these attacks. What…
Why February Is Not the Month of Love
By
Linda Mintle
When we think of February, we usually think of Valentine’s Day and love. But some would disagree. Divorce attorneys report that January and February (just before Valentine’s Day) are the busiest time of year for divorce. Think about it. Couples try to make it work over the holidays and hope that all the hoopla and…
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