I have met many women who have come in for therapy complaining that their husbands are terrible at communicating. The reality is, however, if your partner is terrible at communicating, there’s a good chance you’re not much better. That’s a fun idea isn’t it? Overall, I find if there’s a problem … [Read more...]
The Great Lie: Everything happens for a Reason
I recently did the ashes burial at a cemetery for a young man who was killed in a car accident two years ago (they were waiting for family from out East to be able to make it). Not knowing any of the details, besides it was a burial, I agreed. If that sounds like a mistake, you’d be correct. When … [Read more...]
When is someone sexually immoral?
I know some people are very sensitive to the word whore (and not just because there’s a silent “w” at the beginning of the word that doesn’t make any sense), so I want to be clear about my use of it. I grew up reading this word in the Bible, which has left me okay with it. Of course, the use of … [Read more...]
You either have ADD or You’re a Guy
I look at ADD as basically taking certain traits of a guy and amplifying them. Similarly, I see bipolar as taking certain traits of a woman and amplifying them. This isn’t meant to be insulting to anyone, but rather, it is to help humanize these different labels and give a better understanding of … [Read more...]
Pro or Anti Abortion, We’re Missing the Root
In the early 90s, abortion was a hot topic and led to stories like a Christian fanatic killing an abortion doctor; you know, the thing you expect of a “spiritual” person who is against murder (some people really are special). For some reason abortion has once again become a hot topic (there must … [Read more...]
What Do You Suggest?
Five years ago I was taught when people reach nursing home status they typically ask three basic questions: Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter? These three questions have bounced in my head on and off since I first heard them, and I can confidently say yes to all three because I’ve been blessed … [Read more...]
Jerk or Hero?
I recently watched a movie based on the true story of Eric Liddell called On Wings of Eagles. He’s such an inspirational figure there are six different movies made about him beginning in 1981 with Chariots of Fire. Yes, that’s the same movie that gave us the iconic music “Chariots of Fire.” In … [Read more...]
Having Mental Illness is Not an Excuse to be a Bad Person
Thirteen years ago I became friends with a guy for which I have the utmost respect. When I first saw him, he was leading the worship team at the front of the church I was visiting because I was thinking of applying to work there as the youth pastor (and yes, I did end up working there). When I … [Read more...]
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