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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
When I am on live call-in radio shows, this question is regularly asked, “How do I live with an angry person?” You can imagine, this is not a pleasant experience for anyone. Angry [...]
As we wrap up another year, I have a question for you: how often did you spend time thinking about all that happened in 2021? I confess that in my busyness, I rarely rested and reflected on the [...]
As we enter this Christmas week, some of us may not feel “merry” as the song directs us to be. However, the merriment of “Mary” provides a model of how to achieve this [...]
I love this time of year. My mom’s Hummel Nativity scene greets you when you walk in the door. The house is lit up with lights, candles glow in the evenings, and the fireplace warms the house as [...]
Like many of you, I am so sick of SARS-COVID and its minion variants! I want it all gone and for life to resume pre virus. I want to enjoy the holidays with all the events that make it a special [...]
It begins at Halloween. All that leftover candy! “Well, I have to finish it up. Just a piece here and there.” Then comes Thanksgiving with all those desserts and side dishes. It’s a feast meant [...]
Every year, I remind you to think ahead about how you will handle difficult family issues during the holidays. Why? Because this is one time of year we want to build positive memories. We [...]