I remember during the summer between my freshman an sophomore years in college, I worked on a pipeline construction crew, where one of my friend’s dad was the project manager. My family went on vacation, with my dad giving me the following instructions – “You are not to have anyone here in the house while…
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Couples have many decisions to make about everything imaginable. From the wedding venue to the paint color for your first baby’s room. From how late Johnny can stay out to play to what kind of car we are going to buy. Lots and lots of decisions. We have certainly had periods in our world history…
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I still remember my freshman year in college in Dallas. I had a professor named Ronnie Hannah. It is not uncommon for freshman to need a little time to adjust to the college pace, and maybe even get a bit behind on their work. I was no exception. Several of us would find ourselves going…
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This past Saturday was my granddaughter’s third birthday. It was held at a facility that sells playground equipment, but they rent out the space on weekends for parties – a pretty smart move. I watched as her mom and dad had everything coordinated – the cupcakes, the place settings, other food and drinks, and birthday…
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Remember before you were married? I know, for some of us that may have been a long time ago. Some of you have been married for so long that it really is a challenge to remember what life was like before marriage. But probably for most of us, we first went into marriage under the…
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We hear today all kinds of terms that refer to the media. For example, we hear about social media, Legacy media, Fake news media, and the list goes on. Most of us have been impacted by social media and may have some strong feelings as to the strengths or flaws found in its use. You…
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Since, at one time or another, we all get depleted, being able to recharge is important for all of us. Some things deplete us more than others. But one of the quickest things that can zap our energy is high drama people, or emotionally needy people. Extroverts may be able to handle that a little…
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We have, once again made it through the holidays. Maybe it was a wonderful time as you ate Aunt Winnell’s famous apple pie, or you hung out with your cousins playing football in the mud, or whatever traditions you may have had. On the other hand it may have been stressful because you violated rules…
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I see so many couples who really make a concerted effort to carve out a date night in their busy week. Some will alternate who plans a given night and invariably find themselves doing the same old, go out to dinner thing. They just seem to run out of ideas rather quickly, and with that,…
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Have you ever had those times when something takes place between you and your spouse, or it could even be between you and a friend – something that really bothers you and you just can’t let it go? It may be something inconsequential or it may be something of great importance to you. Just when…
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