Speak Up
This past week I have been, quite literally, voiceless. A bad case of tonsillitis left me with little more than a whisper. It’s been a very quiet week. Today I still don’t have my voice back but I’m feeling just a bit better and I started to notice the changes in my behavior. I realized I’ve been stepping back.
I... >Read More
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character development,
communication,
declaration of values,
faith & spirituality,
friend,
help,
hope,
Life Issues,
listening,
relationships,
Self,
self-esteem,
speaking,
stress,
trust,
values
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Fresh Love
Are you hurting from having been misunderstood? We want to pray for you.
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“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:35).
In those moments when you have a fresh appreciation for a friend; a surge... >Read More
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anxiety,
complaining,
criticizing,
february,
friend,
gail rodgers,
Jesus,
judging,
love,
peace,
selfishness,
thankful,
Thanksgiving,
Valentine’s Day
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A Pet Owner’s Greatest Fear
It hurt today as I said goodbye to Max. Our little dog would have turned 13 in a few days but he never made it. He was getting weaker and on Monday he was so sick that I stayed home from work with him and held him most of the day. I had to carry him as he had... >Read More
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death,
dog,
Family,
family member,
friend,
grief,
LIFE,
neal black,
pet,
Self
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Reconnect. Rebuild. Repeat.
It takes time to build a new community of friends and right now, I'm tired, my heart is burdened and I’m a little sad. I don't want to wait to meet new people. There are things I want to share right now, thoughts I’d like to bounce around. I feel like I don't know who I can turn to... >Read More
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Andrea Shair,
friend,
friendship,
God,
Jesus Christ,
new city,
pho,
Self,
spiritual growth
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Thanks, But No
It’s hard to resist the siren call of a friend request on Facebook. Sure it’s a little childish, but who doesn’t want the world to know they have one more friend? It’s harmless enough until you realize you’d rather not have the guy who teased you mercilessly in grade 8 looking at your family’s beach vacation pics. How do... >Read More
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digital age,
etiquette,
Facebook,
Family,
friend,
friendship,
how to,
problems,
Self
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Too Young to be Hot
Nothing makes a teenager seem younger than one trying to act like an adult. They may get the lingo right, but watch them for a few minutes and you realize they’re totally clueless about what they’re doing.
When a 13-year-old girl asks on Facebook, “Do I look sexy in this picture?”, for instance, I think she honestly means, “Do I... >Read More
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Facebook,
Family,
friend,
sex and love,
sexy,
Shelia Wray Gregoire,
short shorts,
teens
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Marriage trouble? 10 Ways to help
“How do I help when my friend's marriage is hurting?” Sadly it is very common to have a friend facing marriage issues. It’s hard to know how to help. Here are 5 things to do and 5 things to avoid.
Five ways to help:
1. First priority is to listen. We all need someone to listen and not just hear us. ... >Read More
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challenges & conflicts,
FamilyLife Canada,
friend,
help,
marriage,
mentoring,
relationships,
sex and love,
trouble,
trust,
Weekend to Remember Conference
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What Do You Fear?
