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Breaking Free From Negative Self-Image
By
Linda Mintle
All you have to do is listen to people comment as they walk around the mall. So many have a negative view of self. Everything from, “I feel fat today” to “I hate the way I look” can be heard. Have you embraced a distorted view of yourself? Have you used the cultural standards of…
Listen to How to Let Go of Worry
By
Linda Mintle
Today’s blog is the link to my radio show, The Dr. Linda Mintle Show, that airs weekly on Victory FM. The show is on Letting Go of Worry. Most of us need help in this area so here is the link. Listen and enjoy. There is practical help in this 30 minute show as to…
Anti-Bully Programs Get an F in Schools
By
Linda Mintle
This month is anti-bully month and according to a new study, all this awareness of bullying may actually be making things worse! That’s right, schools with no programs have less bullying than those with the programs. Put up a poster to prevent bullying and you just may increase the behavior! According to a study conducted…
Can You Pray Away Mental Illness?
By
Linda Mintle
A number of years ago I had back surgery. Before the surgery, I prayed and believed God could heal me. The night before the surgery, I had no pain and was convinced God had done a miracle. I was rejoicing, but woke up the next morning in excruciating pain and needed the surgery. It was…
Making Peace With Those Two Extra Pounds
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Linda Mintle
I was getting ready to drive to the doctor’s office for an annual check up and I thought, “Well, I’ve been eating well, walking the dog every day and going to the Y three times a week. Basically, I’ve been doing the things I encourage readers to do in my books on health and weight…
Are We Theologically Correct in Praise and Worship Time?
By
Linda Mintle
I’m not a theologian. But I’ve been a Christian for years and still attend church. Lately, I’ve had three questions about the theology of the part of the service usually referred to as the praise and worship. I’ve noticed that we sing a number of songs that beg God to come and be with us.…
10 Things Happy Couples Do
By
Linda Mintle
I couldn’t get in to blog today until now so this is brief but good. A number of years ago, I found this on a website, Thirdage.com. It’s simple but true. This is what happy couples do… Go to bed at the same time. Cultivate common interests Walk hand in hand or side by side.…
Is The Other Woman/Man More Attractive? Surprise!
By
Linda Mintle
When John left his wife for another woman, his wife was shocked. She saw pictures of his lover on her on Facebook and could not believe it. She was not attractive. What was going on that he would leave her for this woman? The stereotype is that men leave their wives for hotter, younger women…
Does Profanity in Media Reflect Real Life?
By
Linda Mintle
After clicking through a number of cable channels, I was stunned by the amount of profanity I heard during the family hours. We have this ongoing debate in our household. Do people really use the amount of profanity we hear on TV and in media? My teens seem to think media reflect the culture. I…
Getting the “High” Out of Higher Education
By
Linda Mintle
I love watching college football. You all know Michigan is my team! But what I don’t love is watching the number of college kids getting totally trashed at games. It’s like a right of passage that doesn’t end well. An article in the Wall Street Journal entitled, Campus Life 101: Staying Sober, and addresses the growing problem…
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