I rode to a weekend conference with several young mothers who are counselors. Even though I am old enough to be their mother, we had …
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Grief of Suicide
On a “stay-at-home” Monday, after I had tackled a lengthy list of phone calls, I decided to clean up my neglected emails following a busy …
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Some people are convinced that they cannot face the day without their dose of coffee. Some people believe that they must start their day with …
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I had to lie on my back with my head strapped in place for 32 minutes for a medical test. The scanning equipment made very …
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I was fortunate enough to have my dream job straight out of college. While working on the editorial team for my denomination’s youth magazine, we …
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Without ceremony or a gold watch, my “retirement” document arrived last week from the state where I was licensed as a mental health counselor. Earlier …
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The email came to me supposedly from my long-time friend—advanced age, many medical issues, and caretaking. We had recently exchanged lengthy email greetings, so I …
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I think it’s amazing how one can read scriptures numerous times, and suddenly a conviction arises. This morning I was reading the Beatitudes in the …
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I’m taking my puppy to a local Puppy Class for socialization and to learn a few basic commands. This is intended to make life easier …
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We are taught that life should unfold in a certain way. We may become puzzled, angry, sad, or anxious when life doesn’t unfold that way. …
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