Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

January 15, 2016

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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For centuries, girls have been wondering “he loves me, he loves me not.” While normally picking at the petals of a flower, the old French game reveals a conundrum for women–does the man I love, love me back? Finding the true answer is not easy. The words “I love you” can be as easily fabricated as truthfully told. While words are important, they are not the ultimate proof of true love. Actions are. Here areContinue Reading...

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If you can’t tell your spouse the truth, you have a problem. It may not cause divorce. It doesn’t guarantee your relationship is bad. You may not even be able to feel the negative effects on your marriage. But it is a problem. Marriage should be a place where the truth flourishes. Because the two people are completely committed to one another. Because they have promised to love one another in every circumstance. Because theyContinue Reading...

I don’t have to buy a Powerball ticket. It’s one of the perks of the job–like a good parking spot at the hospital and always being able to claim “I have to work” when you don’t want to attend family reunions. Why don’t I have to buy a Powerball ticket? Because in an attempt to up their odds, several church members and non-church members add me to their ticket for free in hopes of gettingContinue Reading...

Conversation is vital to any relationship. For true conversation to take place, both parties have to speak and listen. As a parent, there are few things tougher than getting your child to talk to you. Nearly every school day in most houses the same conversation happens: Parent: “How was school today?” Child: “Fine.” Parent: “What happened?” Child: “Nothing.” While some kids might be quick to give a full rundown of the day, many are not.Continue Reading...

It’s all foreplay. Everything. From the cleanliness of the kitchen, to the tone used in the latest disagreement, to the last time you visited your in-laws. All of it. In the movies sex is compartmentalized into one segment of life. Because of this division from the rest of life, it doesn’t matter when you do it or with whom you do it. Sex is easy, available, and always satisfying. But in real life, sex isContinue Reading...

It’s a hate cycle. Any given day, on social media, there is a distinct cycle of hate which is repeated. Someone logs in with a preconceived opinion of someone or something. They read a story posted by a friend who has similar thoughts and from a website which has similar leanings. The story confirms their bias and makes their feelings even stronger. With a stronger contempt, they read the next story with an even greaterContinue Reading...

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