Points to Ponder (100 words or less)
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. -William Feather (17)
When bullies come…
My wife shared a heartbreaking story with me the other day. She was talking to someone whose child was bullied at school. The child had been told that a party ended at a certain time so the parents came to pick her up at what they thought was the appointed time. It turns out the…
Points to Ponder (100 words or less)
Forgiveness is only effective when we walk in it. Both people have to walk in it. The person doing the forgiving must give up the hurt, anger and the need for revenge, while the person being forgiven must give up the desire to justify or live in the guilt. Forgiveness is both a one time…
America and the ‘Fun’ Generation – NYTimes.com
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS — From the first years of the American republic, a quiet battle has simmered over the words that denote the nation’s soul. And now a count can declare the victors: “achievement” and “fun.” via www.nytimes.com Heard about this article via stayoutofschool.com. What are your thoughts about it? Have we lost sight of excellence?…
BBC News – Leisure-time exercise ‘reduces depression risk’
People who take regular exercise during their free time are less likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety, a study of 40,000 Norwegians has found. via www.bbc.co.uk Check out this article that deals with the effects of exercise and depression.
Your kid’s an All Star? Wow! Someday he’ll be average like the rest of us. « drinking from the same dipper
The church in America is puzzled. Young adults are leaving in droves. Magazines, books and blogs are wagging the finger of blame to point out who is responsible. Some say it is a failure of youth ministry, some point to church budgets and some nail the blame on outdated, unhip worship services. We parents are…
Point To Ponder (100 Words or less)
Eventually everyone has to move beyond the wounds and the hurts they experienced as children and learn to parent their own children in a new and better way. The excuse that I didn't have good parents simply won't fly in the end.We need to stop the cycle. Beyond that we need to move to the…
Hopes and Dreams
Hopes and Dreams Everyone has dreams about their relationships, especially their marriage. Sadly, the numbers tell us that many times those hopes and dreams end up fractured and broken. Often, problems in relationships are passed on from one generation to another. Participants who attend Hopes and Dreams will learn proven methods of communication. Each participant…
Wounds, Love and Marriage
If you are married, I'd like to ask you a few questions: What is your greatest wound from your youth? How has it impacted your marriage? What is your greatest fear regarding your marriage? What is your spouse's greatest wound? How does it effect your marriage? What is your spouse's greatest fear regarding your marriage?…
The Problem with Counseling…
Obviously, the counselor is not that well trained and did not get a very good education. Her ears must be plugged, or she’s just a terrible listener. So the client tries again to explain that while he really does need to make a few changes what really needs to happen is: