Resolving Arguments for Closeness Guaranteed
Reolving Arguments The affection that comes from making up and resolving arguments far exceeds anything you can gain by clinging to your point, resentment, hurt, or receiving the apology you need desperately for your bruised ego. Sally had been upset with Hal for a long time. When she finally unloaded on him, she cut him […]
Go Out Giving
Thoughts for loved-ones near death. We are always near death. A class of 25 male prisoners spent an hour talking about the lives of well knows celebrities. Near the end the seminar they were asked who’s report card they would you rather turn in; their own or that of any other person? Two chose Mother […]
Winning with You-the-TWO
Straight Flush In the card game of life, if you see yourself as a Two when you long to be a face card or an Ace it will distract you. You’ll miss opportunities to complete Straight Flushes and winning hands for others. Like Navy Seals; when God is assigning roles He gives His most difficult […]
Care Less (AKA Killing with Conscientiousness)
Most people know that prolonged anxiety can and does shorten lives. What they don’t know is that being overly-conscientious is an octane booster for their anxiety. The more they care the more it hurts the sender and the receiver. When we set out to shed our anxiety, it seems like we are being asked to […]
MAKING THE WRITE CHOICE EVERYTIME
As an early adult I wrote two letters to my father encouraging him to be more fun. They were kind and well written. He was a man set in his ways, and since he had been so responsible his entire life he never learned to be lighthearted. He didn’t have that to give. My letters […]
EMBRACE YOUR TALENTS
An elderly lady locked herself out of her car and after futile struggle finally called out to God for help. A grizzled old guy on a motorcycle was passing by as she spoke. He saw her and circled back. When he asked if he could help she said, “I hope so,” and handed him the […]
