http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/challies/my-halloween-theory-tim-challies.html I intend to write some thoughts alongside this article for Sunday’s Article. Take a look at it… I think there are some very interesting points, and I think the concepts will create great conversation in regards to what I wrote last year, so I look forward to it.
Author: chris legg
Understanding (ours and others') Emotions II
If you have not read part I, go back and read Part I Here are some of the habitual beliefs that can really cause us problems: 1. That everything people do is an indication of whether they really love us or not. If our husband doesn’t take us on a date, it means he doesn’t…Continue reading Understanding (ours and others') Emotions II
Understanding (ours and others) Emotions
I think the material here can really help any of us understand ourselves better – I think you will be glad you read it… A guy named Albert Ellis developed some ideas about therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) years ago that I think have some great tools mixed in. Perhaps one of the ones that I…Continue reading Understanding (ours and others) Emotions
Each of us have a ministry (and update on the FBC campus pastor role)
When I locate the website where it is hosted, I will link here to the teaching from this morning at FBC South Campus… but it was/is about the biblical truth, from Ephesians 4 and other passages, that we all have ministry… and more importantly, that we all are ministers! Further, that the people we often…Continue reading Each of us have a ministry (and update on the FBC campus pastor role)
Preaching October 16th at FBC Tyler's South Campus "in view of a call"
Ok, so maybe you arent sure what the phrase “in view of a call” means, ( I know that it sounds kind of like the name of a James Bond movie- thanks to Jon Jenz for pointing that out) so here we go: Historically, I cannot find anything yet to explain when the phrase came…Continue reading Preaching October 16th at FBC Tyler's South Campus "in view of a call"
A History of Halloween – re-released
As Halloween is right around the corner again, I thought I would re-release the two articles about Halloween with some new thoughts inserted in places. Maybe those of you new to this website would enjoy the material here… This is much longer and more in depth than many readers might want, but I would rather…Continue reading A History of Halloween – re-released
Experiencing (and being) a Disappointment
After the articles on the Powers and Dangers of expectations I was asked by a good friend to follow it up with a conversation on the topic of: Disappointment. And I hate to let him down… Budda bum bum bum. This one is for you, Chad. I realized that it was a good idea since…Continue reading Experiencing (and being) a Disappointment
When to seek marriage counseling
I have been asked to supply some additional thoughts about expectations – specifically about disappointment … after what I have written about expectations, a good friend wanted me to talk about how to handle being disappointed and how to handle being a disappointment. However, I didn’t have time to put it together, so Lord willing,…Continue reading When to seek marriage counseling
The Dangers of Expectations – Part II
The way expectations can be even worse on a relationship is the way that they greatly limit the giving of free gifts. It is virtually impossible for someone to “meet an expectation” and give something freely at the same time. As I mentioned before, if my wife expects me to brush her hair three time…Continue reading The Dangers of Expectations – Part II
Most influential speaker… I found his archive!
Tony Campolo has been one of the most influential speakers on me as a speaker, but also as a Christian and just as a human seeking to live life abundantly and passionately. His sermons are hopeful and yet convicting as very few others are. One of my goals is to live stories like he tells……Continue reading Most influential speaker… I found his archive!
The Dangers of Expectations – Part I
I hear and read about people who lionize the role of expectations… a lot. Marriage counselors talk about how spouses should be clear in their expectations. Business leaders tell us to communicate our expectations clearly. Relationship experts even tell us that we should be clear about our sexual expectations – frequency, style, etc. Parents are strongly…Continue reading The Dangers of Expectations – Part I
Focus On the Family Report on The Effect of Divorce on the Children of Divorce
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/divorce_and_infidelity/should_i_get_a_divorce/how_could_divorce_affect_my_kids.aspx There is some shocking information here – especially the efffects after 25 years. I think all therapists would confirm this – I know that is has been my experience that this is accurate.
Grief and Grieving – Part V Just Grieve
So, to wrap up this conversation on grief and grieving… I hope that is has been helpful. If nothing else, I hope you can see and know that you/we aren’t in this alone. We are in this together. The things here will not be as organized… I am kind of finishing up various thoughts –…Continue reading Grief and Grieving – Part V Just Grieve
Grief and Grieving… Words of Experience
A spiritual brother of mine faced the grief of his precious baby girl’s death a little over a year ago. His concept of the “new normal” has been an encouragement to many of my clients who are grieving. In this blog entry, he offers some godly wisdom filled with power and intimacy for anyone else…Continue reading Grief and Grieving… Words of Experience
Grief and Grieving – Part IV "what does grief look like?"
Before diving into other areas of consideration tonight, I want to comment on other common psychological reactions to grief… many of these are connected to Post Traumatic Stress – which I think is likely an extreme grief reaction. I am not saying that these events are any more or less real than our own psyche,…Continue reading Grief and Grieving – Part IV "what does grief look like?"
Grief and Grieving – Part III "Am I normal?"
So, if grief is not gotten over, but instead, gotten used to, what are some ideas for grieving well? I am glad you asked. I don’t really have a format so much as thoughts to consider. As I mentioned, though there may be value to format thinking, it can also be dangerous. Too often, when…Continue reading Grief and Grieving – Part III "Am I normal?"
What is the role of "uncomfortable"
Today , since I am on vacation, I have invited a Guest author: Drew Anderson of Flower Mound, TX. e-mail: drew.anderson@gsmortgage.com I will finish the conversation on Grieving asap… but Drew’s comments fit very nicely in with what we have been talking about so far! August 8, 2011 Uncomfortable. This is a word that perhaps…Continue reading What is the role of "uncomfortable"
Grief and Grieving – Part II – what is grief? what is grieving?
It is part of the human condition, at least while here on Earth, to live with grief. Like big balls of double-sided tape, rolling through the medium we call “time,” collecting every regret, lament, remorse, etc. we rotate across. Sometimes the older ones eventually can seem to get buried under the new ones. For years…Continue reading Grief and Grieving – Part II – what is grief? what is grieving?
Things you don't say to your wife – Tim Hawkins
Basic education for men. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK2OakMoW_c&feature=related
Grief and Grieving
I am starting this on May 10th, and it is my best friend’s birthday… however, he died a few years ago. In fact, I am now older than he ever was. His birthday (and the fact that I talked about grief and stress on TV this morning and with clients today) has brought to my…Continue reading Grief and Grieving