Sometimes it may seem that other couples are happier than you. They laugh more and they just seem to enjoy each other more than you and your spouse. Are they just better matched or are they doing something differently? While I can’t speak to how naturally compatible they may be, I do find that most…
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I love the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. I am moved by the string section and the French horns and the woodwinds. I love it all. And I am often caught off guard when I tear up during a musical piece, with no warning. I have asked myself, “What is that about?” Why am I moved in…
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Remember those early days of dating. While I know that for some of you that may seem like a lifetime ago. But try to think back . . . recall those early connections. When I was in Jr. High School (it wasn’t called middle school back then), a guy gave a girl a St. Christopher…
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In my last three installments, I have been examining some of the reasons that people claim not to believe in God. Some of these reasons range from not wanting to be responsible to an Almighty being to not wanting to have to think that hard about such a weighty matter. But I want to emphasize…
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I’m sure this will come as no surprise to you, but people are stressed during the holidays. You are probably thinking, “Duh!” It is always interesting to see what things are the most triggering for my clients. For one couple it was who was going to be in charge of the menu and letting other…
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In my last couple of posts, I have been addressing some of the reasons that people often claim a disbelief in God – and it most often has nothing to do with the evidence. Unfortunately, it is frequently tied to how they have been mistreated by those who claim to have a faith. For others…
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So, you had a fight with your spouse yesterday. It was a silly fight, in many respects. You found yourself actually arguing over how to load the dishwasher. While not uncommon, you somehow managed to use words that, not only made their way seem inferior, you attacked their character and implied that, as a person,…
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Last time, I wrote about the fact that there are many people who state that they don’t believe in God. However, when faced with an overwhelming circumstance, they may find themselves praying to . . . someone, as they know the obstacle they face is bigger than they can handle. As is often the case,…
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As most couples approach marriage, they usually have dreams of partnering with their future mate in ways that allow them to be companions and teammates. They hope to be on the same page. However, as time goes by, and they discover glaring differences, they often are prone to petty criticisms. For example, I recently had…
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I received a call from a potential client a few years ago. In this conversation she called attention to the fact that she had visited my website and could tell that I was a Christian. She then asked, “I am an atheist and I am wanting to know if that would be a problem?” I…
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