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Family Counseling Needed?

Family Counseling Needed?

Does this describe you?  The world is fallen, and it fell on me; the world is a mess, and it’s messing with my family and me.  In…

Simple Ways to Improve Your Mood

Simple Ways to Improve Your Mood

Do you remember Bobby McFerrin’s song from the 80’s, Don’t Worry, Be Happy?   A very catchy tone and sound advice.  But is it easier sung than…

Parenting: Love, Consistency and the Three “D’s”

Parenting: Love, Consistency and the Three “D’s”

Have you seen the latest news flash … parenting isn’t easy?  Ok, that’s not new news.  Have you ever wished for a parent’s instruction manual for raising…

BDP … Borderline Personality Disorder

BDP … Borderline Personality Disorder

Have you heard of borderline personality disorder?   It’s estimated that 20 percent of individuals, hospitalized with mental health issues, are diagnosed with BDP.  The characteristics of…

I Blew a Fuse

I Blew a Fuse

What do you picture saying when anger takes over; I saw red, I blew a fuse, I flew off the handle, it drove me up the wall,…

Is It Time To Simplify Your Life?

Is It Time To Simplify Your Life?

Shane Callahan, The Secret of the Lord, reflects, “In today’s world, we are constantly pulled and pressured in many directions; now more than ever, we need to…

Married, Living With Depression

Married, Living With Depression

Does this sound like you?    Wedding Day: lovingly vowing to be man and wife forever, your thoughts are about your perfect life. Now: struggling with depression,…

Grieving, It’s a Process

Grieving, It’s a Process

“The reality is that you will grieve forever.  You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you’ll learn to live with it.  You will heal, and you…

Helpful Habits

Helpful Habits

Slogging through your teen years?  Is trying to please people, fitting in, and wanting to succeed in school overwhelming you?  Do you think it would be nice…

A Penny for Your Thoughts – Two Bits of Advice on Communication in Your Marriage

A Penny for Your Thoughts – Two Bits of Advice on Communication in Your Marriage

God First.  Think of a triangle with God at the top, each of you occupying equal corners. Team.  You’re on the same team, don’t act like opposing…