Government reports reveal that at least one third of Americans 65 and older have incomes below poverty level.  Retirement may not be easy for the remaining two-thirds either.  Some may be driven to an earlier grave because of boredom or lack of proper nutrition.  Loneliness may also be a problem.  Thus retirement may prove to be a traumatic experience. ...

During the first week after his commitment to Christ, the public defender of the county in which I live received thrilling proof of the power of God to help him live differently. "Pete" Partee clashed with a judge. Instead of responding in anger, as he normally would have done, he sent up a quick prayer to the Lord. "The Lord gave me the power...

1. Most communities have a Department of Social Services. You can learn from them what help is available to women and children in an abusive situation. They can inform you of financial, practical, and counseling aid available in your area, as well as of "safe houses" or places of refuge. They may help you find another place to live, a job, and care...

How to live with--and love--someone who tends to be controlling and insensitive. What is a "steamroller?" That is someone who is domineering, controlling, insensitive to the feelings of others--and always right! Webster defines the colloquial meaning of steamroller as "any agency that ruthlessly overrides and crushes." And we have folks in...

I learned the high price of tension the hard way. The excruciating pain of a physical problem hit me in the middle of the night. The next day I went to see our family doctor. He referred me to a specialist. The specialist decided the answer to my problem was a certain very painful treatment. After suffering this procedure several times, I asked...

I am having difficulty finding the roots of my desire to eat so much. I enjoy food and look forward to eating. During the four years since I have been married, I have gained about 50 pounds. I have tried many diets (I only last a few days on them now) and exercise when I can. I am at the point where feel like giving up on looking good again. Can...

My boyfriend (soon to be married) is really jealous. One of my best guy friends moved to another state just as we started going out, and I want to go visit him. My boyfriend doesn't want me to. Should I respect that because my friend is a male, or should it matter? Advice: I strongly suspect that you wouldn't like it at all if your boyfriend (soon...