Beware political hype and other life sucking events.
Nothing can suck the life out of a conversation faster than religion and politics. Its…
Tag: relationships
Want to Find Love? Just Ask Charlize Theron
As a university professor, I often use discussion groups. It helps students rehash and assimilate…
How To Have Healthy Relationships
Many believe love is the only thing necessary for a healthy relationship. Although love is…
What a Healthy Relationship Really Means
Before we move on, let me get this off my chest. Unlike some common beliefs,…
Building Healthy Relationships
When we hear the word healthy, what comes to mind? I asked this question to…
Help! My Child’s In College: 6 things to remember for college parents
I have learned many things as a university professor, youth pastor, and parent of 6…
Romantic Love Equals True Happiness ?
Finding our soul mate often comes when we stop looking. Well, at least that’s how…
Effective Parenting: 11 Guidelines
1. Really listen…Listening creates clear communication by giving undivided attention and encouraging expression of feelings.…
Selective Perception: Is it reality or flawed opinion
Selective perception is the process by which people perceive what they want to in media…
Help! My child’s in high school
I’ll never forget the time we had 11 kids in our house with 7 of…
Help! my child’s in junior high
After raising 6 teenagers and being a youth pastor for over a decade, one learns…
Why we hate to write, but should do it anyway.
Why we hate to write We are born communicating. As babies we cry, laugh and…
12 ways to better communication
Even in the best situations, communication conflicts in relationships, business, or work are inevitable. Unfortunately,…
Problems Suck 2 – Dealing with Difficult People
Those difficult people are driving me mad. They make me so angry. I just want…
Facebook Friends… Really?
Friends? In a Facebook world of easy and instant communication, we can be lead to…
Forgiveness, Key to Strong Relationships: Part 4 – Seven helpful forgiveness tips
The problem with not forgiving others is that un-forgiveness can lead to bitterness, envy, anger,…
Forgiveness, Key to Strong Relationships: Part 3 – Lessons of a foster parent and a look at religious teachings
Forgiveness, Key to Strong Relationships: Lessons from a Foster home. I remember the first time…
Who Wants to be First? God and Family
I recently read an article about a funny but tragic story where a man dressed…
What Hat Are You Wearing? Friendship
Figuratively we wear these hats that identify who we are. For instance the “Friend Hat.”…
Forgiveness, Key to Strong Relationships: Part 2 – Beware Perceived Transgressions
Forgiveness is a key to strong relationships and when dealing with forgiveness there is an…