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How do you create a life worth living? Taking care of your body is a first step, but what about mind, soul and spirit care? Our Minds: Renew them daily and stay positive. Scripture has much to say about how we think. We are told to daily renew our minds because it is easy for…

Tony was mad at himself. He wasn’t hungry but downed a burger and fries anyway. Renee finds that after a hard day at work, she opens the refrigerator and dives into the snacks. And Holly eats whenever she prepares for a big test at college. All three of these people eat as a reaction to…

We hear so much about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affecting more and more kids. Do you think it is being over diagnosed? The school just asked us to get our son evaluated and we are hesitant because he is so much younger than most of the boys in his class. We think it is…

Jill and Dave are about to celebrate their first wedding anniversary as a couple. This is the second marriage for both spouses and blending their families has been more of an issue than initially anticipated. A year into the marriage, several of their children are still not on board with the new family. “We really…

What if I told you that a special type of socks could help you lose weight? Because of the way the socks are designed, they actually suck out the body fat from your sweating feet. Say goodbye to unwanted weight! All you have to do is put on the socks and sweat away! Then wash…

Sometimes when I turn on the news, I feel a bit defeated. It seems our culture is taking so many wrong turns in terms of values and civility. Add to this the personal issues that creep into our lives when people attack us, challenge our views or treat us in unfair ways. The result can be discouragement.…

How many of us love our bodies? We look in the mirror and don’t like what we see. It starts early, especially if your physical body developed before others your age. Body image development takes on special significance during adolescence. We judge our self-worth by physical appearance related to perceived sexual attractiveness. A negative body image can be…

As I heard the devastating news of two little boys killed in a house fire, I was struck by how quickly the lives of that family changed. One moment a mom and dad were playing with their children, the next moment their house was on fire and their children were unable to escape. Loved ones…

When Sharon talked to me, she was at her wits end with her friend, Ann. Ann is moody, unstable and easily upset. When Ann is upset, she has an intensity that makes Sharon uncomfortable. Ann’s angry outbursts often result in threats to leave the friendship or to do something impulsive. People like Ann are difficult…
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