Love is not the Promise of Eternal Passion
The quote in the image above is from Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières. What is left when passion cools? If it is really love, we are left with…
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To Divorce Or Not To Divorce… Either Way, It Takes Courage.
Between our own inner thoughts and the mixed messages we receive from our family, religious organizations and society, it is not surprising that we can feel confused about what to…
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If He Really Loved Me…
“If he really loved me, he would _______________.” This is what we say when we are caught up in our thinking. Yes, we are in pain and yes, we are…
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Painful Memories Belong In The Past
A few days ago, I received a letter from an attorney’s office. The letter informed me that I owed $3,000 to a Property Owner’s Association for assessment fees on a…
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Until Death Do Us Part
When I married my first husband, I promised to love, honor and respect him. I promised to stay with him until we were parted by death. Unfortunately, I did not…
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Hey! What about MY feelings?
This morning as I listened to a couple of women who called into a local radio station, I felt compelled to write about what I heard. I’ve changed the names to protect…
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Life Is Not Black & White
Do you see life in black and white? Or, have you noticed that our world is full of brilliant color? I think it’s a great metaphor for relationships and…
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What Kind of Coffee Are You?
Have you heard the story about the egg, a carrot and coffee beans? Basically, the story points out that when immersed in boiling water, an egg becomes hardened on the…
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Are You Really A Loving Person?
Do you think of yourself as a kind and loving person? Are you, really? If we squeeze an orange, the only thing that comes out of the orange, is orange…
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Be Willing to Forgive
Forgiveness begins when we are willing to forgive. We must want to forgive the person who harmed us. The desire to forgive creates a space where forgiveness is possible. God…
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It Is Just Uncomfortable.
Life begins with discomfort. As a 9 month old fetus, given the choice, to stay in the womb or go through the discomfort of passing through the birth canal,…
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The Seahawks’ Super Bowl Victory 2014
I’m not going to pretend to know much about football. However, I feel pretty confident that Sunday night’s Super Bowl upset of the Denver Broncos by the Seattle Seahawks…
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