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"
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
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
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?"
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… Read More »Grief and Grieving – Part III "Am I normal?"
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… Read More »What is the role of "uncomfortable"
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… Read More »Grief and Grieving – Part II – what is grief? what is 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… Read More »Grief and Grieving
Hair-on-back-of-neck-moment. Nobody really seems to understand redemption anymore… but this explains it http://pjcockrell.wordpress.com/2007/11/22/amazing-grace-just-the-black-notes/ Slave master x slave chords x slaves = free… truly free.
I tend to think that most of us need, or could at least really be helped by, counseling at some point. And though I imagine… Read More »Marriage and Family Counseling in Tyler, Texas
Living in the cave seemed a little safer. But it wasn’t really as safe as she thought. Over the next few years, she had suitors,… Read More »The Lonely Dragon – Part II