August 16, 2013 Crisis Support
A memorial service gives mourners an opportunity to experience closure. The reality of the person’s death is assimilated by our being through viewing photos, speaking with others and hearing tributes to the late individual. Sometimes,however, it simply isn’t possible for…
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August 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
You are introduced to a stranger. At that moment, you know little, if anything, about the person. For some individuals, it is a stressful time. They don’t have a clue as to how well they will be received. Will the…
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August 15, 2013 Crisis Support
The most dreaded word is “death.” Since only Jesus Christ has reportedly returned from the dead, we are uncertain as to what lies ahead once we cross over into the spiritual world. The closest we come to any comprehension of…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Gentlemen, as a woman who’s witnessed a half century of marriage mistakes, let me tell you what a man should look for in a woman before marrying her. Notice that I said, “in” a woman. First off, the outside glitter…
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An e-mail arrives. Is there excitement to read the message? Does the receiver treasure the words and wish to keep them forever? In this age of instantaneous messaging and even quicker deletion, is the art of personal letter writing falling…
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Prior to inviting houseguests to spend time with you, think about ways to pamper and entertain them. If you need some ideas, think about places you’ve stayed. What made any of them more special than the others? On the other…
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Though you would like to believe that everybody is upfront and honest, you know that is not the case. You meet a guy and you feel the chemistry working, but how are you to know if the guy hitting on…
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Parenting adds an entire gamut of responsibilities, appointments, meetings and activities that need attention in a timely fashion. Certainly with everything else going on in a parent’s life, it can be challenging to keep on top of everything. There are…
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Over many years in women’s groups, I’ve heard stories from female friends who were devastated that the man “had the nerve to …” The following suggestions are offered for men to consider NOT DOING on a first date with a…
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The changes endured when one becomes a widow are overwhelming. While there are many difficult adjustments, one of the worst is that of not having a spouse/partner. Whether married a dozen years or fifty, this loss is overwhelming. The loneliness…
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