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It’s January and cold! Omicron has me more isolated again and my activity level has tanked. I’m eating more. Why? Apparently there are a number of reasons I reach for yummy comfort food. It’s true. Wintertime affects our eating habits. The cold temps, shorter daylight, less exercise and more isolation turn our attention to food.…

I will be the first to admit, it’s hard for me to quiet myself for any amount of time. Seems like I always have something to do and can’t sit still for too long. But our constant busyness is one reason we have too much stress. Recently, I blogged about physical ways to destress and…

Hate is a strong emotion that we see expressed far too often. It is also a dark emotion that has no place in the heart of a Christian. You can dislike someone or not agree on major issues, but hate should not be embraced. Otherwise, it will become a cancer in your soul. Today we…

The holidays are over. Credit card debt is hitting our bank statements. Skies are gray and swollen with clouds. And 1 in 5 Americans experiences “winter blues” every year, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Yes, the shortened daylight and lack of sunshine take a toll. In fact, in some time zones, it’s dark when you…

“I am so upset with my friend! I don’t want to be around her because she constantly puts me down.” “Have you talked to her about this?” “No, I am afraid to bring it up. She may not to talk to me anymore if I do.” Listening to this conversation, I had to wonder. What…

As we begin this new year, we are again faced with many uncertainties that can bring stress and tension to our physical bodies. Resiliency in these times means having a number of ways to manage stress and stay the course. Since stress impacts us physically, emotionally and spiritually, we need to pay attention to all…

When I am on live call-in radio shows, this question is regularly asked, “How do I live with an angry person?” You can imagine, this is not a pleasant experience for anyone. Angry people often hold on to a victim mentality. To them, the world is unfair. They are regularly offended and basically driven by…

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face towards you and give you peace!  

As we wrap up another year, I have a question for you: how often did you spend time thinking about all that happened in 2021? I confess that in my busyness, I rarely rested and reflected on the state of my life. I haven’t stopped to think: what matters, where is my focus? Am I…

The packages are all under the tree. There is excitement in the air. Christmas is almost here, but can a gift really bring you joy?  Perhaps for a moment, maybe weeks, even years in some cases. But more is needed for continuous joy! God gave us a gift, His Son sent as a baby, a…
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