What if honor made a comeback?
Susie muses on the topics of denying oneself and respecting others.
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Vet Etiquette
Are there things to say, or perhaps, not say to your veterinarian? Apparently, yes. I have two dogs and both are due for a routine check up. Interestingly and ironically, I stumbled across an article concerning proper etiquette when it comes to interaction with your vet. Read up as you prepare to take your precious pooch…
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Do you know how to ask for what you want or need?
In my last blog I talked about a woman who wanted to get her friend to stop commenting to her about her parenting style but she feared offending her friend and losing the friendship. Sometimes it can be tricky to express our feelings and needs wisely. One of most useful skills we can learn when we want to know how to express our feelings…
Unwelcome advice
Someone asked me this week how she could tell her good friend to stop giving her advice about her parenting without ruining their friendship. She said, “My friend constantly tells me I’m too lenient with my kids. I’m getting tired of hearing it.” A good girlfriend is a wonderful gift, and a healthy relationship includes freedom to…
Healing abortion guilt and grief
There is no grief like the grief that does not speak. ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It was just another box of old belongings to be sorted for our cross-country move. But the brightly colored cloth journal caught my eye and caused my heart to skip a beat. With equal anticipation and dread I sat down and thumbed through pages written over…
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Marriage and keeping house
A look at cultivating realistic and positive expectation of Christian marriage.
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Are you a people pleaser or a God pleaser?
Do good Christians do it all and please everyone all of the time?
Live the Promise
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The Sacred Search
What if you stopped looking for a "soul mate" and started looking for someone who will live out with you the great purpose of God?
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Are you frazzled? Avoiding holiday burnout
Are you frazzled? Leslie Vernick has tips to avoid holiday burnout especially when a bulk of the work and festivities rest on your shoulders.
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Ruth Graham
Ruth Graham joins Cradle My Heart Radio to talk about her experience helping those struggling with abortion.
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”