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Eating Less But Still Not Losing Weight?
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Linda Mintle
Losing weight seems to be a life long trial for so many of us. Let’s just say that getting on the scale is a sometimes depressing event. I know it is important to weigh yourself regularly in order to keep your weight down. This has been conformed by studies-people who weigh regularly keep their weight…
Bullying More Harmful Than Child Abuse
By
Linda Mintle
Jerry struggled with not wanting to go to school. His parents noticed how anxious he was and finally learned that a bully was making Jerry’s life miserable. When Jerry reported this behavior to one of his teachers, the teacher downplayed the bullying and told Jerry to “just deal with it.” Bullying is a known to negatively…
5 Nonverbal Behaviors to Influence Others
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Linda Mintle
Robert is at an office party. He’s been working hard and wants to win over his colleagues and make a good impression. He’s wondering if there is anything he can do right now to win people over. Actually, there is, especially when it comes to his nonverbal behavior. 1) When Robert talks, he should nod his head.…
4 Strategies to Minimize Relationship Conflict
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Linda Mintle
Five years ago, there was no conflict. Renee and Jerry decided to have children. At the time, both felt it was best for Renee to stay home with the children while Jerry worked outside the home. Recently, Renee was having a tough day, complaining about the children and feeling left out of adult life. In…
Can You Think Away Chronic Pain?
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Linda Mintle
Susan’s leg injury was healed more than two months ago, so why is she still having chronic pain? Her family thinks it is all in her head, but is it? Her doctor can’t find a reason for the pain and questioned her about stress in her life. Susan admitted that she is going through a…
Abortive Body Parts Only About Politics?
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Linda Mintle
Like most of you, I was horrified to see the video of the Planned Parenthood women having wine and food while discussing abortive body parts for sale. The lack of a moral compass should outrage all of us, but yesterday, as I listened to Juan Williams on The Five say that this was “gorilla theatre” by the person who…
What Ben Carson’s Single Mom Did Right
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Linda Mintle
Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and now presidential candidate, was raised in poverty to a single mom who lived in a tough neighborhood. Ben’s mom worked two to three jobs in order to put food on the table. She didn’t want to be a victim. Instead, she instilled a work ethic into both of her boys.…
5 Practices of Healthy Leaders
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Linda Mintle
Are you a leader? You don’t have to be a CEO or President of an organization. You can be a leader in your family, school, church or in the community. One definition of a leader is someone who has followers. We see and hear a lot about unhealthy leaders, but what about leaders who get it…
Is Someone Too Controlling? 10 Questions to Ask
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Linda Mintle
Rachel: “He’s so controlling! I can’t even go out with friends or he gets mad. Should I be concerned about this or does this mean that he really loves me?” Barb: “You should be concerned! Someone who gets upset when you go out with friends is controlling. Why does he want to isolate you like…
What Does it Mean to Be Called of God?
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Linda Mintle
What does it mean to be called by God? Too often we think this means we need to work in a ministry or church. But calling is something every person of faith must embrace. First and foremost is to understand that vocation and calling are the same. In his helpful book, The Call, author Os Guinness…
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