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Are Churches Neglecting the Elderly?
By
Linda Mintle
Before my 84-year-old mom died last year, she received a letter from the church she had been a member of for more than 60 years. The letter informed her that she no longer had voting privileges because of her lack of attendance on Sunday morning. Her absence was due to being wheelchair bound. My then 89-year-old father…
Could You Give Away the Family Pet?
By
Linda Mintle
I was sitting in church not too long ago when a guest speaker was talking about his family’s decision to give away their two small eight-year-old dogs. I could hardly listen to the story and the somewhat buried spiritual point because I couldn’t wrap my brain around giving away our family pet. When Teddy, our…
Why Joe Jonas, Why?
By
Linda Mintle
OK I admit, I am a little stuck on celebrity issues these past few days. That is what happens when I jump on the Arc machine at the Y and stay on it for 60 minutes. So here is the latest celebrity news that upset me. I watched E-News and saw an interview with Joe…
Kate Gosselin’s New Reality is No Reality
By
Linda Mintle
I hesitated to write about Kate Gosselin because last time I did, I was immediately thrown in to one of two camps–the haters and the supporters. I’m neither. I do not hate Kate, nor do I support a number of her actions. My concern–her reality about reality TV does not seem to be based in…
Serena, Stop the Bullying!
By
Linda Mintle
Another U.S. Open Grand Slam tennis tournament is over. What stands out in this year’s competition? Unfortunately, it’s not the incredible play of the Americans. It’s our leading lady, Serena Williams. Serena is an amazing athlete, I love to watch her play tennis. She brings passion, gut and intensity to the game. But her game…
How Well Do You Score on the Forgiveness Quiz?
By
Linda Mintle
I was deeply moved yesterday listening to the names of the victims from 911. I watched a number of anniversary specials and saw both resilience and heart break in families. My heart went out to those who are still stuck in unforgiveness. While we may never forget what happened on that horrendous day, we, as…
Remembering 911…Ways to Help Children Cope With Fear
By
Linda Mintle
To the families who lost loved ones, we haven’t forgotten you. You are in our prayers. Sunday will not be an easy day. Here are 24 tips to help children cope with fear, especially after a disaster, trauma or life event. Coping With Children’s Fears: When terror strikes, how do you cope? You will communicate…
The Jersey Shore—I Honestly Don’t Get It
By
Linda Mintle
I finally watched an episode of the Jersey Shore. Figured it was time I knew who Snooki and the Situation were since I have seen them all over the television screen handing out awards, dancing with stars and being interviewed. I wanted to know why these people are household names and creating such a stir.…
Jake Says, “Embrace Porn”
By
Linda Mintle
The other day I was sitting in a medical office waiting for my routine mammogram. There was a small table next to me with reading materials on it. The first thing I noticed was that the office placed a Bible on that stand. I was impressed, rather gutsy. Not all the women who came and…
Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be…Football or Hockey Players, Boxers…
By
Linda Mintle
I can hear the sound of the high school marching band practicing out my window. Ah, the excitement of the Fall football season and I am definitely a fan. The Michigan flag is flying proudly. From our home, you will hear the chant of “Go Blue”and prayers for a better season! But lately, I am…
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