Suellen likes to introduce me as her first and third husband because it surprises people. I can see why some people think it’s shocking and I guess it is, but I am so grateful to God that I have the privilege of being her husband today. A marriage with God in it is so different from one without. We had to learn this the hard way, after much pain, difficulty and tears. Read more
Take action: A healthy marriage is worth working towards. Improve your marriage by exploring our Lovebusters Series of online marriage life lessons.
You said it: This week, Hellen commented on the article Suicide Seemed Like a Good Option, saying “Thanks for sharing this story, it is very inspiring …” Read the article and add your own thoughts: Read more
Blog: Ordinary Miracles
I think we forget that even under the most ordinary circumstances, a pregnancy is always a miracle. Read more
Feature: Changes in Family Dynamics
The transition to college isn’t limited to the students. Parents and siblings also experience growing pains. Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “What gives meaning to your day?” Join us in the chat room November 9th 2009 @ 12:15pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
I was 23 years old when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My mother taught me to do BSEs (breast self exams), when I was 13 years old. It was all part of her talk about the “birds-and-the-bees-and-BSE”. My Mom’s mother had had several breast lumps removed over the years and my Mom had some cysts removed too. She wanted to make sure if there was ever a change in my breast that I would go to the Doctor to get it checked out. I knew I’d never notice a chance if I don’t know what ‘normal’ felt like, so I did my BSE faithfully, every month. I had no idea that it would save my life. Read more
Take action: A one time affair can ruin a wonderful lifetime marriage relationship. Safeguard your marriage by exploring our Affair-Proofing Your Marriage life lesson.
You said it: This week, Andi commented on our article S.I.M.P.L.E. Living: Joys of Living on Less, saying “Thank you for this wise and life enhancing article. People and relationships first; then ’stuff’” Read the article and add your own thoughts: Read more
Blog: Trust is like Gravity
I’ve seen a thousand Hallmark cards about love, but I’ve never seen one that celebrates trust. I wonder why that is? Trust is silent, but vital. Read more
Feature: What Men Want in a Relationship
If only we would realize that both men and women are human beings first and pretty much want the same thing … Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Growing Together in a Marriage” Join us in the chat room November 1st 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
Living with Breast Cancer
My mother taught me to do BSEs (breast self exams), when I was 13 years old. It was all part of her talk about the “birds-and-the-bees-and-BSE”. My Mom’s mother had had several breast lumps removed over the years and my Mom had some cysts removed too. She wanted to make sure if there was ever a change in my breast that I would go to the Doctor to get it checked out. I had no idea that it would save my life. Here’s how I was able to get through this challenging time of my life, and where I found my strength during difficult circumstances. Read more
Take action: Have you received bad news lately? Are you going through painful experiences? Take one of our Dealing with Hurts and Emotions interactive life lessons.
First Aid for Bruised Hearts: Talk to a Mentor. If you have a question about love, relationships, or marriage you’re not alone. Love, even when it’s wonderful, is complicated. We’d love to hear from you. Online mentoring is a private email conversation between you and a mentor. The conversation is free, confidential and non-judgmental. Contact an online mentor if you’d like to talk.
Article: Gas vs. Electric Heating
How will rising energy prices affect my budget and what can I do to limit the damage? This article could save you a lot of money on your heating bill this winter! Read more
Online study: Living with Significance
Many of us are passionately engaged on the road towards success, but if we were to be questioned as to whether or not we are living a life of significance, we may not have an immediate answer to that question. Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “What Does It Mean to Have Faith?” Join us in the chat room October 26th 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
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Georges Laraque: What Gives Me Energy
Though one of the most feared players in the NHL, off the ice Georges Laraque is one of the most pleasant guys to be around. Always joking and smiling, the 6’3” former Edmonton Oiler (he is now playing with the Montreal Canadiens) not only brings energy to his team, but also to the people he meets everyday. In a TruthMedia Internet Group interview, “The Rock” talks about how to stay supercharged for life. Read more
Take action: Have you been feeling less than “supercharged” lately? Try our Struggling with Contentment online interactive life lesson?
You said it: This week, Edward commented on our article The Effects of Internet Pornography, saying “I need help with my porn addiction. It is hurting my wife and really hurting my marriage. My wife says she will leave me if i don’t get help for it but i don’t see it being a problem for me. Can someone contact me to discuss some options that xan help me and my marriage?” Read the article and add your own thoughts: Read more
Blog: Eating Down the Fridge
Save money & expand your culinary expertise! A practical technique to spend less on food during tough economic times. Read more
Feature: The Paybacks of Energy Efficiency
Nearly half of the average family’s energy consumption is used heating and cooling their home. Here is how you can save some money on your heating bill this winter. Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Heartfelt Longings” Join us in the chat room October 18th 2009 @ 12:15pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
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Achieving Beauty Inside Out
Beauty is more than what’s on the outside. How good you look and feel stems from your inner health and vitality. Dr Liz Applegate, PhD, explains six health tips which will help you feel good on the inside by taking care of your body properly, as well as reduce the signs of aging, how to get the most from your workouts, and other ways to help get you feeling good from the inside out. Read more
Take action: Anorexia, bulimia, and food addiction are problems which many people face. But you shouldn’t have to face your struggles with food alone. Why not try our Overcoming the Fear of Food online interactive life lesson?
You said it: This week, BETH commented on our article Quotes on Success, saying “great encouragement from your site, would like to know much more.” Read the article and add your own thoughts: Read more
Article: The Truth about Restaurant Calories
Is eating at a restaurant really any better than grabbing a fast food burger & fries? Get the facts on healthy eating outside your home! Read more
Feature: Start a Faith Adventure
When asked to describe yourself do you reach for your job title? Do you think of your successes, your failures, your dreams, your past? All of these are parts of who you are, but you are more than what you do, what you own, or where you live. Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Giving Thanks When It’s Difficult” Join us in the chat room October 11th 2009 @ 12:15pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
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How to Love the Job You’ve Got
Every day we hear about people making radical career changes. The opportunities exist, but will all these changes make us any happier once we get there? Maybe the question is not “how can I get the job I’ll love?”, but “how can I love the job I have?” Following are four practical steps towards coming to terms with why you do what you’re doing. Take some time to think about it, and you might be surprised by what you find. Read more
Take action: Whether it’s at home, at school, at work, or elsewhere, we all face conflict. Why not try our Dealing With Conflict online interactive life lesson?
You said it: This week, Diana commented on 5 Levels of Communication, saying “Sounds like he has fear of intimacy issues. I would suggest you see a counselor.” Read the article and add your own thoughts: Read more
Video: Street Level – Communication
Are hearing and listening the same thing? In this Street Level video we went to the streets to get your opinions. Add your own thoughts in the comments! Read more
Feature: Overcoming Anger
As we look at relationships today we have to ask: what has gone wrong? How can we personally overcome -anger- that enemy which causes so much relationship distress? Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Does Prayer Really Work?” Join us in the chat room October 4th 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
Welcome to new PowerToChange.com Weekly Wrap-up Newsletter!
TheLife.com is now PowerToChange.com!
This site is maintained by TruthMedia, a division on Power to Change. Over the next days and weeks this site, along with several others will be moving into a new format branded as Power to Change.
All of your favorites will still be here along with a bunch of new features we’re excited to share with you. Now all of our audiences will have access to blogs, comments and videos along with more frequent updates, bigger images and a wider range of content.
She Won’t Change her Last Name
“My fiance and I have a great relationship, but there is one thing we cannot agree on. She made a promise to herself, when she was a child, that she wasn’t going to change her last name when she got married. Now that we are together, her idea of a compromise is to wait till she finishes college to change her name to the married name. This is very difficult for me. Am I just being an old-fashioned dinosaur about this?” So what should he do? Advice: Read more
Take action: Did you get married this summer? Congratulations! Why not try one of our marriage online interactive life lessons? (And if you know someone who was recently married, these would be great for them to explore too!)
You said it: This week, aj commented on Quotes on Success, saying “i like those messages here, it enlighten me so much” Read this article and add your own thoughts: Read more
Video: Internet Identity Theft
Are you protected? Identity Theft is an evolution in crime. We decided to take the issue of this criminal epidemic to the streets to ask for your opinions. Read more
Blog: Shushed in the Library
Should religious discussion be kept out of all public spaces? Read the story and add your own thoughts! Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Count It All Joy” Join us in the chat room September 29th 2009 @ 4:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
Welcome to new PowerToChange.com Weekly Wrap-up Newsletter!
TheLife.com is now PowerToChange.com!
This site is maintained by TruthMedia, a division on Power to Change. Over the next days and weeks this site, along with several others will be moving into a new format branded as Power to Change.
All of your favorites will still be here along with a bunch of new features we’re excited to share with you. Now all of our audiences will have access to blogs, comments and videos along with more frequent updates, bigger images and a wider range of content.
The Power of Words
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can wound forever. It is amazing what you accept as truth when you hear it enough times. When I became the target of bullying, I transformed from a gregarious child into a silent teenager. I never told anyone was what going on. My life revolved around being as invisible as possible. I figured I couldn’t get hurt if everyone forgot I was there. This is the story that saved my life. Read more
Take action: How do society’s expectations influence our self-esteem and self-image? To understand these issues better, explore our online interactive life lesson Understanding Beauty.
Blog: I Wasn’t Ready to be a Grandma!
Joan Giesbrecht didn’t feel ready to be a grandparent when her daughter became pregnant at age 18. Read her story to hear how she overcame her initial anxiety and trepidation and was able to find joy in her situation. Read more
Online study: Understanding Pain and Disaster
We all know about tragedy which affects family or friends. Why does such tragedy strike? Where is God in all of this? Take this online interactive study and gain insight in the crisis situations of life. Read more
Coming up next week: Join us in the chat room daily for discussions about relevant life topics, or just to hang out. See also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
Welcome to new PowerToChange.com Weekly Wrap-up Newsletter!
TheLife.com is now PowerToChange.com!
This site is maintained by TruthMedia, a division on Power to Change. Over the next days and weeks this site, along with several others will be moving into a new format branded as Power to Change.
All of your favorites will still be here along with a bunch of new features we’re excited to share with you. Now all of our audiences will have access to blogs, comments and videos along with more frequent updates, bigger images and a wider range of content.
9/11 and You
My sister had a 9:00 a.m. appointment at the World Trade Center … on September 12, 2001. I’ve often wondered what might have happened had her appointment been a day earlier or the terrorist attacks a day later. What were your feelings that tragic day? How do you process those feelings now, as reminders of the attacks come in anniversary media coverage? Nearly two thirds of 9/11 adult counselees still grieve, according to a recent study. Read more
Take action: Do you struggle with forgiving people? Or one person in particular? Why not try our Finding Freedom in Forgiveness online interactive life lesson?
You said it: This week, Kara commented on Four Slippery Steps to Adultery, saying “What a difficult time you must be going through. Is there a way that you could talk with your husband or even get some help to walk through this? This site has mentors who are willing to come alongside you in a time like this.” Read the article and add your own thoughts: Read more
Feature: Back to School Survival Guide
The campus is a new world, and here, it is not the strong but the teachable who survive. Here are some tips for student survival based on the experiences of those who have already survived. Read more
Blog: Identity & Identity Theft
Every year, millions of people around the world, are victims of “identity theft”. Some helpful steps to reduce your chances of being an identity theft victim include things like protecting your credit card numbers and never replying to emails requesting financial information. Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Why Does God Allow Disaster?” Join us in the chat room September 15th 2009 @ 4:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
Welcome to new PowerToChange.com Weekly Wrap-up Newsletter!
TheLife.com is now PowerToChange.com!
This site is maintained by TruthMedia, a division on Power to Change. Over the next days and weeks this site, along with several others will be moving into a new format branded as Power to Change.
All of your favorites will still be here along with a bunch of new features we’re excited to share with you. Now all of our audiences will have access to blogs, comments and videos along with more frequent updates, bigger images and a wider range of content.
What does your Soul Crave?
What does your soul crave? Remember this, what can settle your mind will not settle your soul. It will stir it up. You are a unique creation made by God to live and not simply exist. Your soul longs to find its ultimate purpose. It will not rest until you do. Your soul craves its destiny. Your soul desires. It always will. You were created as a creative being. You were made to grow, to dream, to achieve. Your soul is letting you know you come from God and your life is intended to be God-sized and God-inspired. Read more
Take action: The beginning of a new school year is often a time to try new things. Why not try our Investigating Spirituality online interactive life lesson?
You said it: This week, vins commented on Why is There Suffering in the World?, saying “selfishness of all causes problems.” Agree? Disagree? Read the article and add your own thoughts: Read more
Feature: Back to School Survival Guide
The campus is a new world, and here, it is not the strong but the teachable who survive. Here are some tips for student survival based on the experiences of those who have already survived. Read more
Article: Gaining Confidence as a Public Speaker
Being a good speaker and communicator is essential to having success, not just in the workplace, but in life. Public speaking may seem scary to some people. In most cases, this is due to not believing you have enough content, confidence or credibility. Read more
Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “When God Seems Hidden” Join us in the chat room September 8th 2009 @ 9:00pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.
Connecting Through Technology
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