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ARTArticle4 Steps to Let Go of Denial - Christian Relationship HelpAre you looking for Christian relationship help? This article offers 4 steps to let go of denial. A friend of mine complained that her college daughter didn't act responsibly while in Hawaii on her parent-paid vacation. The expectation was that she would call home regularly and not get into trouble. She didn't call home and she got into trouble. Her parents were disappointed, shocked, upset, and angry that they had given her the trip.ARTArticle4 Truths About Biblical Submission in Marriage - Marriage Help For ChristiansSubmission is the "S" word in church. In this modern day of equality, women's rights, and women working, many pastors avoid it or quickly skip over it, focusing on the man having to love his wife as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:22-33).ARTArticle5 Signs It's Time to End Your RelationshipIn our heart of hearts, we always know when a relationship is ending. Sadly, people avoid and ignore the signs - staying in relationships long past their expiry date. Why? Breaking up is
painful and people would rather delay dealing with it and avoid feeling the pain for as long as possible.ARTArticle7 Steps Caregivers Can Take to Hold Onto Their DreamsWhen January rolls around, we look with fresh eyes at the new year ahead, thinking about things we want to achieve... dreams we'd love to come to life... goals we want to reach.
Yet, I've heard a number of caregivers say things like, "Oh, I gave up on that dream when I started taking care of my folks" or "I don't have time for my goals anymore, I give everything to caregiving".
A dream is just that-a vision of how life could be different. But a goal, with action steps and strategies that can be implemented, makes a dream come true.ARTArticle9 Dysfunctional Family Maneuvers by People in the BibleDysfunctional family maneuvers allow the family to deal with their emotions and anxiety without having to face the truth about what is really going on. Dysfunction entered families when sin entered the human race in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve's "first family" experienced dissention, the murder of one son, the banishment of another son, and more. Since then, families continue to be dysfunctional in the way they deal with problems. Consider these 9 maneuvers and their functions in the family:
1. The Cut-offARTArticle9 Relationship Red Flags - What Not to Overlook, Excuse, Or DenyThese 9 Relationship Red Flags have the potential of being overlooked, excused, or denied. All are reasons to stop, look, and listen to what is going on and carefully consider whether or not you should continue in the relationship. All have the potential of desensitizing you to their affects the longer you are in the relationship.ARTArticleA Deeper Look at “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”The Story Line.
The Whos are preparing for their Christmas celebration. They’re obsessed with buying, giving, getting and decorating. Right from the start Cindy Lou, about 8 years old, observes all this activity and asks her father if it’s”right.” He brushes her off and says that this is how Whoville celebrates Christmas.ARTArticleA Deeper Look at “Yours, Mine and Ours”The Story Line.ARTArticleA Deeper Look at Defenses: Andy and JulieA Deeper Look at the Defenses of Criticism and Blame.ARTArticleA Deeper Look at Mariska Hargitay’s Five Life PrinciplesThe Magazine was Published in the Fall of 2010. I Reviewed the Article in the Fall of 2010.
My “Good Housekeeping” magazine came the other day and I’ve finally had time to sit down and go through it. It’s a magazine with a long, great history and it has done well evolving through its hundred years. It’s usually a quick and enjoyable read, short articles on a variety of subjects.ARTArticleA Deeper Look at National Public Radio – Judging OthersThis NPR program was aired in November of 2010.
I’d finished writing a “Deeper Look” movie review of “The Blind Side” last night. But, now it’s Sunday morning and I’m planting shrubs in my back yard. I’m hoping to turn my mud spot into a sea of green; it would feel so much better when I look at it.ARTArticleA Missing Personality TraitA Deeper Look at Personality Traits In a Relationship
When Ashley came to talk last night, I expected Mike to be with her. But instead, she was alone. He’d gone grocery shopping and had completely lost track of time. She was disappointed and frustrated at the same time. She and Mike are planning to marry in a year or so.ARTArticleA Mother’s Manipulation of a Grown DaughterA Deeper Look at Relationships -- Defenses (Not Listening and Others).ARTArticleA Quick and Simple Way to Dump Divorce DepressionIt's rare that someone sees their divorce as a success. Most people see divorce as a failure - their personal failure. The very sad fact is that it's not unusual for someone to interpret the failure of their marriage as their failure in life. This couldn't be further from the truth!
As an individual, you deserve to be successful, to feel confident and be happy again. Although none of that will happen until you choose to believe that you deserve to be successful, confident and happy again.
Where you are now:ARTArticleA Seven Step Plan For Detaching From Manipulative People - Christian Relationship HelpAre you looking for Christian relationship help? Then here is a seven step plan for detaching from manipulative people.ARTArticleAbusive Relationships: Changing Your Victim MentalityAbusive relationships challenge our ability to take care of ourselves and leave us feeling victimized. It is important that you work on changing your victim mentality. Many of us complain that we are victims in our relationships. By claiming we are victims, we are giving up our power to do something different. We are a victim when we are truly powerless and without options. Children are victims because they have aren't able to care for themselves by virtue of their age and the fact that they are under the control of their parents.ARTArticleAdoption: Getting on the Same Page with Your PartnerFor many, the decision to pursue adoption comes after years of struggling with infertility. Letting go of the dream of the biological child and embracing the deepest wish - to become a parent - usually involves some emotional work, your own and between you and your partner.
The fact is that partners often come to the decision to adopt at different times. While stressful, this makes sense when you consider that you are unique individuals with different feelings about the losses of infertility; fears, fantasies, stereotypes or prior experiences related to adoption.ARTArticleAnger ~ It's What's For DinnerAnger - it's a dirty word, isn't it? After all, if you've got too much, you may have to participate in "Anger Management." Being described as "angry" implies something deep, dark and heavy going on inside. When it's used to describe someone, it's NOT a compliment.ARTArticleAre You a “Head” or a “Feeling” Person? And Why Does It Matter?A Deeper Look at Personality Concepts.ARTArticleAre You Caring for a Parent Who Lives Miles Away?If your parents live far away and yet you are involved in their care, you are one of 7 millio
Americans who are long-distance caregivers, according to the National Institute on Aging estimates.
According to a recent article written for the Associated Press by Matt Sedensky, the share of people 65 and older is expected to rapidly expand over the next four decades, while the number of people under 20 will roughly hold steady. Which means there will be a much smaller share of people between 20 and 64, the age group that most often is faced with caregiving.ARTArticleAre You Nice or Mean to Your Intimate Other?A Deeper Look at RelationshipsARTArticleAre You Rushing the Relationship?Have you ever found yourself in this situation? You started dating a good guy who is full of integrity, charming, funny and considerate. The lines of communication seem to be wide open and you feel connected. You start to imagine life together with him on a daily basis and ponder over fantasies of how he may propose and where the wedding will be, the dress, the guests, the honeymoon. In your mind you have already married him and are living happily ever after. In reality he has never even once discussed marriage with you.ARTArticleAre You Stressed by Caring for Aging Parents?
7 Tips to Help You Enjoy Holiday CheerThe holiday season brings traditions, meals, parties and gifts that can light up life for us. For some caregivers, though, the season can be truly unbearable. Many caregivers just want to get through the holidays and get the whole thing over with.
Caregiving is stressful enough without adding on all the extra tasks that go with family gatherings, gift buying, meal planning, cooking, and other activities.
Here's 7 tips to help you not simply survive the holidays but actually enjoy some of the holiday cheer:ARTArticleBabysitters: 10 Tips on How to Find the Best Childcare for Your Night Out?We all wish that we could have Mary Poppins to take over the childcare while we indulge ourselves with a night out. Unfortunately, that is not possible. So, what does a parent do to find the best person to provide childcare for their kids, for just a few hours?
Here are five suggestions for you to consider when looking for your “Mary Poppins”:ARTArticleBack to School-Tips on Getting Everyone Ready!I can't believe it is that time of the year, again. The first day of school is just around the corner! I wonder where summer has gone? Now it is time to find that list of back to school supplies and then purchase them?
Does it seem like your kids are groaning on the outside when you talk about going back to school? Just realize that no matter how they act on the outside they are most likely a little bit nervous on the inside. They probably just don't think it is cool to let those feelings show to their mom.rARTArticleBeing Thankful During a Breakupt sounds kind of hard at first, doesn't it? I mean who wants to be grateful during a breakup? How DO you get over a breakup and be appreciative all at the same time? It can be done. It will brighten your day and you deserve a brighter day, right, Dearie?
Here's a few easy steps to take:ARTArticleBelieve It or Not, Lots of Attention Makes a Child WeakA Deeper Look at Personality Styles in Parenting...ARTArticleBox Lunch Recipes - 12 Tips to Jazz Up Your Kid's Lunch!School has been part of your everyday routine for the past month now and already the kids are crying about their "boring" lunch choices. What if your schedule is too busy to spend time being creative with your child’s lunches? What are you supposed to do?ARTArticleBreathe New Life into YouEvery single day we wake up and determine what we need (or want) to do on that given day. Perhaps we already have plans or responsibilities. Maybe we are one of the lucky ones who have the opportunity to decide day by day…in the moment. Either way, while making your decision for the day, do you base that decision on what you have to do, what will make your day go well, or only on how you feel in the moment? Being able to decide how your day begins, determines how it ends…and the rewards are endless.ARTArticleBut, What About Next Month?A Deeper Look at Money Issues in Relationships…
Nick and Ashley weren’t talking to each other when I came into the room. That’s never a good sign. But, I was hopeful that they’d be talking by the time we were finished.