True Fishing Tales
I don’t know where the picture was taken, except that it’s near a lake with cabins and large pine trees. The year is about 1962. There I am in black and white: little tiny guy beaming for the camera, fishing pole in one hand and shiny dead trout in the other. I’m told this was my first fish. I’ll... >Read More
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friendship,
hobbies,
Men,
Rick Howat,
sports,
summer
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Navigating the Friend Zone
Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship – never. ~ Charles Caleb Colton
Your heart is my piñata. ~ Chuck Palahniuk
Let’s just be friends
A man looking for love dreads no four words in the English language more. The thing that drives me crazy is that a lot of people don’t understand why. It’s almost like there’s an obligation...... >Read More
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dating,
friendship,
how to date a friend,
Men,
relationships,
romance,
romanitc relationships,
sex and love,
Stephen W. Simpson
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Why is it so Hard to Forgive?
Human behavior suggests that people are “hard-wired" to retaliate when they have been hurt by another person. Our pride or self-esteem is injured. Our expectations or dreams are disappointed. We lose something very valuable to us. We want recompense for the damages.
But there are other resistances which block our motivation to forgive. ...... >Read More
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advice,
becoming a christian,
challenges & conflict,
challenges & conflicts,
commitment,
faith & spirituality,
forgiveness,
friendship,
growing in your faith,
healthy marriage,
improving your marriage,
LIFE,
lynette hoy,
marriage,
Men,
protecting your marriage,
relationships,
resolving conflict,
Women
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Two Men and a Lawnmower
William Shakespeare once wrote, “I am wealthy in my friends.” I agree wholeheartedly. Friendship is a gift we give ourselves. But friends are like houseplants. They need constant care and careful watering. I learned this lesson the hard way one August when a complete stranger moved in next door.
After shutting off my electric lawnmower, I...... >Read More
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friendship,
home and garden,
humor,
LIFE,
Men,
phil callaway,
spirituality,
Women
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Superman Returns: Superhero Still Needed?
Does the world still need a superhero?
Watch out, bad guys, as Superman Returns … fighting movie villains, rescuing the imperiled, desiring Lois Lane (now a single mom), saving the world.
The guy is everywhere. Superman’s promotional ties include Burger King, Duracell, got milk?, even a dating website. NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has a...... >Read More
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Culture,
friendship,
hero,
hobbies,
Jesus,
Judaism,
justice,
Men,
Movies,
rescue,
Rusty Wright,
success,
superhero,
superman,
Women
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Anxious for Nothing
This is the transcript of a Probe radio program, adapted from an earlier magazine article by the author.
What makes you feel anxious? What do you worry about? Finances? Conflict at work or with your neighbors? Making today's appointment on time? Perhaps your family or your health.
Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days. September 11th brought...... >Read More
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anxiety,
christianity,
faith,
fear,
friendship,
happiness,
Men,
peace,
questions,
religions,
Rusty Wright,
spirituality,
stress,
Women,
worry
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Connect With Body Language
Actions speak louder than words. The way you position your body tells others how available you are to interact and how interested you are in what they have to say. If you want to signal others that you are relaxed, comfortable, open, and interested in them, then "salute" them with your body language. To salute is "to address with... >Read More
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communication,
experiencing sexual intimacy,
friendship,
mary kassian,
Men,
relationships,
romance&sex,
sex and love,
Women,
women and men
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Finding Hope in a Chat Room
Alone and discouraged, I sat staring at a computer screen. I was... >more
How to Talk to the Broken Hearted
Not sure why you are going through this personal tragedy? Searching for... >more
What Do You Fear?
