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Anxious, Worried? You Can Overcome It
By
Linda Mintle
We all experience anxious moments in our lives. Think about the first time you performed on stage, went out on a date, got married, or gave birth. Anxiety pushed you forward in a healthy and productive way. It came, propelled you to action, and then subsided. But what happens when it doesn’t subside? What if…
Leaders Who Admire God but Don’t Know Him
By
Linda Mintle
God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf ear.” C.S. Lewis It’s sometimes hard to understand. Why do bad leaders rule and boast in their own power, ignoring the fact that their rule is subject to God? They may…
A Crisis of Faith: Will You Stand?
By
Linda Mintle
How strong is your faith when it comes to facing a crisis or difficulty? What if you suffer a life event that doesn’t go your way? Do you give up on God? Renee and her husband confronted this. Their child was very ill. So many were praying, yet the child eventually died. How could God…
Dr. Seuss and the Benefits of Reading
By
Linda Mintle
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go! Do you know who wrote that famous quote? Dr. Seuss! And March 2 is his birthday. He would be 112-years-old! Now, Theodore Seuss Geisel was not actually a doctor. He added the title while in…
Mean Politics: Why Do We Tolerate It?
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Linda Mintle
I don’t usually comment on politics. But the name-calling, accusations, the total disregard for truth or facts… makes me sad. Of course, not every politician is doing this, but by in large, we have a lot of bullying going on. If children talked to each other like this in school, they would be in the…
Helping Your Children Deal with Stress
By
Linda Mintle
Today, American children are exposed to stress at much earlier ages. Because of technology and the media, visual images of disaster, war and criminal activity can be seen daily in households. Parents have to discuss what to do in case of a school shooting, how to handle a bully that may come after you with a…
Facing a Crisis of Confidence
By
Linda Mintle
Have you ever faced a difficult time, rejection, or possible failure? Maybe you have received bad news from a doctor, are facing a decision point in your career, or are in a difficult relationship Your confidence is shaken. Things look dark, uncertain. You feel like you might crumbled under the pressure. In chapter 2 of the book…
Constantly Dieting, Dislike Your Body? Eating Disorder?
By
Linda Mintle
Do you like your body? Are you constantly dieting and wishing you looked like someone else? Do you spend your days thinking about food, weight and your body? Do you count calories, weigh yourself multiple times a day, and feel “fat” no matter what you weigh? Are you uncomfortable eating a regular meal? Do you…
10 Questions Towards Healing From an Affair
By
Linda Mintle
Affairs are devastating. When they do happen, the question most often asked is, “Should I try to work through the betrayal and give the person another chance?” The answer depends on a number of factors that can be determined by these 10 points. #1 Don’t react impulsively to the news of betrayal. Slow down and consider…
Standing Strong in a Toxic Culture
By
Linda Mintle
Do you ever feel like you are a minority when it comes to your values and world view? Does it feel like you live in a toxic culture, constantly pounding away at the very things you value and are of eternal significance? I was reminded this week that young biblical Daniel had to live in a culture…
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