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Spiderman
Most people like superheroes and one of the most popular is Spiderman. This month I have been thinking about the tagline for this cartoon character spiderman that states “With...
Spiderman
Most people like superheroes and one of the most popular is Spiderman. This month I have been thinking about the tagline for this cartoon character spiderman that states “With...
Mother's Day
When I was a child we would wear an artificial carnation to church on Mother’s Day. Red or pink meant that one’s mother was alive whereas white indicated that the...
Mother's Day
When I was a child we would wear an artificial carnation to church on Mother’s Day. Red or pink meant that one’s mother was alive whereas white indicated that the...
Honouring Mothers
The first time that Mother’s Day was officially celebrated was on May 10, 1908 at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virgina, USA. The originator who established it was...
Honouring Mothers
The first time that Mother’s Day was officially celebrated was on May 10, 1908 at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virgina, USA. The originator who established it was...
Choose Health
Think about driving down the highway. You are going the speed limit but all of a sudden, unexpectantly there is a red light right ahead of you. You hit the...
Choose Health
Think about driving down the highway. You are going the speed limit but all of a sudden, unexpectantly there is a red light right ahead of you. You hit the...
Faith Versus Hope
I am often surprised by the way that people confuse the words faith and hope. They don’t understand that although there is a little overlap in their meanings, they are...
Faith Versus Hope
I am often surprised by the way that people confuse the words faith and hope. They don’t understand that although there is a little overlap in their meanings, they are...
Finally Spring
The past few weeks I have taken great joy in the fact that I can open my bedroom window and patio door! There’s nothing like the wonderful breeze that floats...
Finally Spring
The past few weeks I have taken great joy in the fact that I can open my bedroom window and patio door! There’s nothing like the wonderful breeze that floats...
Making Things Right
Over the years I have worked with many couples and family members who were struggling in their relationships. Unfortunately, they usually did not come for help until their issues were...
Making Things Right
Over the years I have worked with many couples and family members who were struggling in their relationships. Unfortunately, they usually did not come for help until their issues were...
What do you Believe?
Well, we are entering Easter week – a time when Christians throughout the world celebrate! But there are many different perspectives and practices for those who claim to be Christian....
What do you Believe?
Well, we are entering Easter week – a time when Christians throughout the world celebrate! But there are many different perspectives and practices for those who claim to be Christian....
Spring Fling
In 1933 Irving Berlin wrote and published the song “Easter Parade”. Fifteen years later Judy Garland starred in a movie of the same name. The themes of these involved...
Spring Fling
In 1933 Irving Berlin wrote and published the song “Easter Parade”. Fifteen years later Judy Garland starred in a movie of the same name. The themes of these involved...
Indoctrinate, Condition or Brainwash?
I remember hearing a story about a woman who went to the butcher to buy meat. She asked him for a ten-pound roast but added that she wanted a couple...
Indoctrinate, Condition or Brainwash?
I remember hearing a story about a woman who went to the butcher to buy meat. She asked him for a ten-pound roast but added that she wanted a couple...
Be Active in Your Life
I find it interesting to listen to people who are sad, afraid and immobilized because they have heard something that is sketchy which they believe is the truth. Often the...
Be Active in Your Life
I find it interesting to listen to people who are sad, afraid and immobilized because they have heard something that is sketchy which they believe is the truth. Often the...
In Like a Lion
When I was a child we always talked about March as coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. Since then, there has been a great deal...
In Like a Lion
When I was a child we always talked about March as coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. Since then, there has been a great deal...
Mad, Sad or Glad?
Is water good or bad? It depends on what you do with it. You can wash your hair, have a drink or drown in it. Is fire good or bad? ...
Mad, Sad or Glad?
Is water good or bad? It depends on what you do with it. You can wash your hair, have a drink or drown in it. Is fire good or bad? ...
What's Going On?
A few years ago, I had the thrill of visiting Washington, D.C. A “Hop-on-hop off” tram took me around the city while the driver served as tour guide. What a...
What's Going On?
A few years ago, I had the thrill of visiting Washington, D.C. A “Hop-on-hop off” tram took me around the city while the driver served as tour guide. What a...
Loving During a Pandemic
It is almost impossible to stage a traditional Valentine’s Day outing when everyone is locked up or wearing masks and distancing at least six feet apart. The days of...
Loving During a Pandemic
It is almost impossible to stage a traditional Valentine’s Day outing when everyone is locked up or wearing masks and distancing at least six feet apart. The days of...
Foolish Questions
I remember years ago hearing a silly song that was written and recorded by Johnny Cash in 1984. Most of us can relate to the first two lines which are:...
Foolish Questions
I remember years ago hearing a silly song that was written and recorded by Johnny Cash in 1984. Most of us can relate to the first two lines which are:...
Crisis Response
When I was a child my grandmother would only call us on Sundays because that is when long distance rates were lowest. My other grandparents had an old phone on...
Crisis Response
When I was a child my grandmother would only call us on Sundays because that is when long distance rates were lowest. My other grandparents had an old phone on...
Memories
Recently I noticed a huge, heavy box on a high shelf in my storage room. Because it wasn’t labelled I had absolutely no idea what was in it. How shocked...
Memories
Recently I noticed a huge, heavy box on a high shelf in my storage room. Because it wasn’t labelled I had absolutely no idea what was in it. How shocked...
Emotional Cousins
Often, I tell my clients about the five emotions that act like cousins as they come in groups: Fear – Often this emotion is difficult to identify or to acknowledge....
Emotional Cousins
Often, I tell my clients about the five emotions that act like cousins as they come in groups: Fear – Often this emotion is difficult to identify or to acknowledge....
Loneliness
Winter can be a difficult time, especially when the weather steals our freedom. It isn’t easy to travel when the roads are icy and the temperatures are plummeting. Many people...
Loneliness
Winter can be a difficult time, especially when the weather steals our freedom. It isn’t easy to travel when the roads are icy and the temperatures are plummeting. Many people...