At last count, and according to the U.S. Census World Population Clock, there are 6,803,730,416 people alive and on planet earth at this moment (02/19/2010 08:21 a.m. Central time). That is a resounding number! That is a lot of choices…
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Who likes to hear the answer “no”? The word is considered by many to be pretty negative. Afterall, it is definitely the opposite of “yes”. However, using the word “no” does not have to generate negative thoughts, feelings, or…
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February 16, 2015 Communication
The Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary defines shy as “easily frightened: timid”. I describe it as a crippling fear that can damage and/or destroy a person’s ability to function or interact in his or her day-to-day life. Shyness is a fear. It…
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December 4, 2014 Communication
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That is the golden rule. It is the foundation on which my childhood rearing was built. It is the same rule that I have taught my children. To do…
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October 22, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When a man and woman leave their mother and father and take the vows before God to become one, those vows are not made to one another, those vows are to God. To keep those vows each partner in the…
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January 27, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14). I am divorced. It has been all of 3 months since I stood before a judge,…
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Have you ever been placed in an awkward situation among peers, coworkers, or family members? You know, those situations that have absolutely nothing to do with you, but you are a sounding board for the opposing ‘parties’ either due to…
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As technology advances, so does every sin14le aspect of your life. One of ow you meet, socialize and date. The Internet is the new place to go for meeting new prospects for friendships, long-term relationships, business partners, and of course, for marriage. It is convenient. …
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August 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A promise, an agreement, a contract—all words to define ‘covenant.’ What about a marriage covenant?Is there any difference? Yes and no. First .examine how they are the same. All three of these words that define covenant relate to a person…
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August 19, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Listen! Listen! Listen! The number one way to diffuse an argument is to just –listen. It seems like such an easy and simple thing to do. However, it actually becomes a skill that very few of us have when it…
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