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What Can We do With Disappointment?

I’ve written before about guilt and what an unproductive thing this can be for parents and families. But saying NOT to put guilt trips on our kids and use guilt as a motivator in our families is much easier to say than it is to do. In reality, sometimes we feel disappointed as parents. We might be disappointed in a choice our child has made, behaviors, or in the way things have turned out. What can we do with that disappointment to keep from dumping it all onto our child? I’ve had friends tell me that the most painful thing … Continue reading →

What Can You Do If You Are Married to a Non Believer?

I am conscious after last week when Mick was sick and had to stay home from church, how hard is for those whose marriage partners are not believers. If your spouse is not a believer and you are, what can you do? These ideas are based on an article I read last year in Footprints magazine contributed by someone who is married to a non believer and some of my own ideas. Pray The first and best thing you can do is pray. You may not be able to change your spouse and convince them to believe but God can. … Continue reading →

Should You Do Business with Your Friends?

We all know a guy who can get us a good deal on something. And if we don’t, Johnny at work has a cousin whose friend can get us a good deal. In today’s world, sometimes it’s all about who you know. You can get a better job if you do a little name-dropping, call in a few favors. You might get a discount if you play your cards right. And come on – who doesn’t want a good deal? Who would turn down an opportunity to save some cash? But there are times when it’s not wise to enter … Continue reading →

The Pregnant Woman’s Packing List

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With summer in full swing, people are taking trips to visit family, relax on beaches, or go on new adventures. Depending on the destination, many people often choose to drive to their vacation spot. Riding in the car for an extended period of time, however, can put a damper on the fun, especially when you are pregnant. Let’s hope you have A/C in your car. Besides proper climate control, it’s a good idea to bring: 1. A comfy travel pillow. Whether it be a donut, boppy or overstuffed bed pillow, having something soft to lean your head against when you’re … Continue reading →

Subliminal Communication 101: How to Manipulate Mates and Influence Lovers

In addition to September’s designation as Pleasure Your Mate Month, it’s also Subliminal Communications Month. “What does that have to do with marriage?” you may be wondering. Manipulation, pure and simple. Ah, but before you go judging and thinking manipulation is a bad thing, wait. Sure, manipulation has been put to many a dark use, but it is not inherently evil. Quite the contrary. Why I Use It Wayne would tell you I’ve almost mastered the fine art of manipulation. I will admit he’s right. I’ve had a good apprenticeship, though. It started in college, as part of my major … Continue reading →

Why We Should Love the ‘Breastfeeding Nazis’

I know plenty of people who have bad experiences with La Leche League and plenty of people who label them as a group of breastfeeding Nazis. I myself have not had good experiences with our local LLL group. I found them overly pushy (even for someone like me who clearly advocates breastfeeding) when I had to give my twins one bottle a day during their first few weeks of their lives. But I recognized that this was one group of women and not a single one of them had multiples. . .so I simply ignored them. Many women feel like … Continue reading →

Do You Talk the Talk, but not Walk the Walk?

This week I had to deal with an incident which is unfortunately very common in everyday life, but when it happens to a person suffering from a mental illness or some sort of emotional breakdown, it is even more devastating. It appears the world is not short on people who make promises to others, but at the last minute, will renege without a thought for the devastated person they leave in their wake. Do you do this? Occasionally, we really cannot make good our promises because of extenuating circumstances, but there are people who actually make a habit of making … Continue reading →