October 12, 2015 Communication
When someone has becomed angered there is generally a reason. Whether or not you agree with the reason is irrelevant. The reason is real to the person who is angry. Does anyone really get angry for no reason at all?…
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September 13, 2015 Communication
As someone who has been known for not having tact when dealing with confrontation, learning ways to communicate effectively has been a challenge. However, not every conversation is a confrontation. Either way, remaining calm, listening well, speaking clearly, clarifying statements,…
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There is an old saying used mostly by men who feel rejected, “Nice guys finish last.” The reality of the situation is that the “nice guy” who is feeling rejected lacked in other areas that are equally important as being…
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Dating as a single parent can be like learning to ride a bicycle again. You don’t want to rush into it just to find yourself in yet another crash and burn incident. Dating is not going to be as simple…
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January 12, 2015 Communication
Even the Lord God blots out those who have sinned against him, Exodus 32:32-33 says, “‘Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written. And…
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October 12, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
There are three very important things people should be aware of before entering into marriage – the heart, the goals, and the plan. All other details stem from these main topics. The first and most important thing someone should be…
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June 19, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
It is said that many states favor the mother in child custody cases. The mindset has always been that mothers have a greater bond and are more nurturing which somehow is interpreted that they would be better caregivers, where as…
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April 29, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Mental illness is not gender biased and neither is the idea of who marries someone with a mental illness. Women marry mentally ill men for the same reason men marry mentally ill women it fills a void at the time….
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March 25, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Did you know one spouse can clean out a joint bank account, have your individual bank accounts froze, and have you court ordered out of your home within 24 hours of being served divorce papers regardless of “fault” or “no-fault”?…
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February 7, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The Failure of Marriage: Can Prenuptial Agreements Save a Marriage? Many factors play a role in the ruin of a marriage including infidelity, lies, boredom, lack of common goals, lack of communication, mental illnesses and well, the list can go…
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January 28, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The Failure of Marriage: Can Prenuptial Agreements Save a Marriage? Many factors play a role in the ruin of a marriage including infidelity, lies, boredom, lack of common goals, lack of communication, mental illnesses and well, the list can go…
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September 29, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
A marriage is when two people join together to make a family. The Bible says, “and the two will become one flesh.’ So then they are no longer two, but one flesh.” (“Mark 10:8,” n.d.) So if two become one…
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