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… Read More »Another Look at Halloween with a modern twist
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… Read More »Understanding (ours and others') Emotions II
I think the material here can really help any of us understand ourselves better – I think you will be glad you read it… A… Read More »Understanding (ours and others) Emotions
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… Read More »Each of us have a ministry (and update on the FBC campus pastor role)
Ok, so maybe you arent sure what the phrase “in view of a call” means, ( I know that it sounds kind of like the… Read More »Preaching October 16th at FBC Tyler's South Campus "in view of a call"
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. … Read More »A History of Halloween – re-released
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… Read More »Experiencing (and being) a Disappointment
I have been asked to supply some additional thoughts about expectations – specifically about disappointment … after what I have written about expectations, a good… Read More »When to seek marriage counseling
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… Read More »The Dangers of Expectations – Part II
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… Read More »Most influential speaker… I found his archive!
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.… Read More »The Dangers of Expectations – Part I
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… Read More »Focus On the Family Report on The Effect of Divorce on the Children of Divorce
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… Read More »Grief and Grieving – Part V Just Grieve
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… Read More »Grief and Grieving… Words of Experience
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… Read More »Grief and Grieving – Part IV "what does grief look like?"