Category: Relationships

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas

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When it comes to people and their relationships, there is never a shortage of problems. But at Christmas, it’s supposed to be different.  Isn’t it a time of peace and goodwill to men after all? Unfortunately, it’s often worse at Christmas.  I think that the stress related to difficult situations increases because of an increase of… Continue reading The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas

Extreme Grace: Second Mile Living
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Extreme Grace: Second Mile Living

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In the midst of a world gone mad, today I learned another lesson in grace. I thought I had learned all I needed to know about grace, but I was wrong.  We say it often as Christians:  “When we are weak, then He is strong…” but it’s too easy often to just say it, rather… Continue reading Extreme Grace: Second Mile Living

Mom’s Life Lesson: “Never Say Never”
Character · Christianity · Empty Nest · Middle Age · middle-age · Ministry · Mothering · Parenting · parenting · pastor's wife · Relationships · Uncategorized · Women

Mom’s Life Lesson: “Never Say Never”

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Looking back at my younger self at times makes me smile; other times, I cringe. I grew up in the eighties with big hair, big dreams, and big ideas about how the world worked.  When I look into those eyes from the eighties, I see one who was very clueless and too often didn’t know it.… Continue reading Mom’s Life Lesson: “Never Say Never”

Secrets of Those Middle-Age Moments That No One is Telling You
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Secrets of Those Middle-Age Moments That No One is Telling You

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“How old are you again, Mom? 44, 42, 46…?” She was always someone different, not the face I see daily in the mirror.  It feels very surreal to speak it, let alone put it in writing:  I am a middle-aged woman. I only answer so they stop before they insult me.  “I am almost 47.”… Continue reading Secrets of Those Middle-Age Moments That No One is Telling You

Avoiding the Bitter Pill When Bad Relationships Stay Bad
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Avoiding the Bitter Pill When Bad Relationships Stay Bad

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“Why don’t they ever change?” I wish I had a dollar every time I’ve heard these words.  Maybe I’d be living on a beautiful island in the Caribbean. I’ve spent a great deal of of my ministry life helping people work through a variety of difficult relationship issues. My adoptive friends and I have also personally battled… Continue reading Avoiding the Bitter Pill When Bad Relationships Stay Bad