Nine ways to care for your community this summer
Summer can be a great time to get out of the house and have a positive impact on your friends and neighbors. Here's a few tips if you're looking for ideas.
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Get rid of it
Like many of you, I’m simplifying my life. I’m getting rid of stuff I don’t need, don’t use, can’t take care of or don’t want. Recently I ran across an old letter I’d saved, written by my mother. Throughout my entire life, we had an emotionally destructive relationship. Even as an adult, as a Christian and as a professional counselor,…
What if honor made a comeback?
Susie muses on the topics of denying oneself and respecting others.
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Being truly humble
Ever been hit by the Humblebrag? That’s where someone is complaining about something while, intentionally or unintentionally, actually pointing out how good they really have it. If your friend tells you, “My daughter is just so stressed and busy because of all her duties as Prom Queen,” that’s a humblebrag.…
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Vet etiquette
Are there things to say, or perhaps, not say to your veterinarian? Apparently, yes. I have two dogs and both are due for a routine check up. Interestingly and ironically, I stumbled across an article concerning proper etiquette when it comes to interaction with your vet. Read up as you prepare to take your precious pooch…
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Getting Out of Bed in the Morning
Those who have dealt with terrible loss might find themselves struggling to manage some of the most basic things in their daily life. At some point, even getting out of bed might feel like a challenge. Alice Wisler dealt with the loss of her young son and struggled to cope. She’s written about her experiences in her book Getting…
Are you a people pleaser? Or a God pleaser?
Cindy, a lovely and talented woman had a hard time saying “no” to others. She wanted to help, wanted to please and wanted everyone to like her all of the time. This put her in a terrible bind. She often felt others were taking advantage of her kindness or placing unrealistic expectations on their friendship. But, in order to not disappoint…
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Summer can be a great time to get out of the house and have a positive impact on your friends and neighbors. Here’s a few tips if you’re looking for ideas. 1. Send a card or handwritten note to your neighbor on their birthday 2. Organize a neighborhood “clean-up” day to pick up trash on the lawns, streets,…
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