Doing Life Together

Shocked by A Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church

Linda Mintle — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:11 +0000

A story from Anglican Ink shocked me the other day. I had to report it because this is a sign of our times --a sign warned about in Scripture. This is so sad and so wrong. Acts 16:16-34 is the account of the Apostle Paul and Silas meeting a fortune teller, who was a slave of people trying to exploit her for money. She was possessed by a demonic spirit, giving her powers to...

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10 Ways to Rebuild Relationship Trust

Linda Mintle — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:36 +0000

IRS scandals, reports of infidelity, misuse of funds, friendship betrayals....they all involve a loss of trust. Trust is foundational to any relationship. It is about having confidence in someone...

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Thoughts on Assisted Suicide: Is it Justified?

Linda Mintle — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:51:12 +0000

When my poodle was almost 17 years of age, she suddenly took a bad turn and became disoriented with vomiting. I rushed her to the vet, thinking she was poisoned but in fact, she was dying. Her stomach was twisting and was causing excruciating pain. She was bloating badly as her organs were shutting down. We were told it would be best to put her down since there was no way to stop this and her stomach could burst. I can remember that night like it just happened. We held her in our...

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10 Tips for Vacation Planning for Children of Divorce

Linda Mintle — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:18:32 +0000

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Autism Risk Linked to Newborn’s Placenta

Linda Mintle — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:06:09 +0000

One in 50 children are now diagnosed with autism (CDC). Right now, there are no definitive tests to tell whether a child will develop autism, but we know that the earlier we detect autism, the better we can serve a child. So how about detection at birth? A new study by Yale researchers and UC Davis'...

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A Spiritual Take on Angelina Jolie’s Decision to Fight Cancer Risk

Linda Mintle — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:58:27 +0000

So many families have been touched by cancer that just the mention of the word is scary to hear and often feels like a death sentence. While this is not always the case and many cancers are treatable, the fear is often tied to better known risk factors and more awareness. This week, actress Angelina Jolie brought that reality to the forefront by going public with a personal decision she made. Jolie is a carrier of the gene defect (BRCA1) that greatly increases the risk of breast and ovarian...

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Would You Do What Angelina Jolie Did?

Linda Mintle — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:59:03 +0000

Some would call it a brave move. Others might see it as fear based. Angelina Jolie revealed that she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent getting breast or ovarian cancer. According to the New York Times, Jolie tested genetically positive for the BRCA1 gene that greatly increases a women's risk for ovarian and breast cancers. Her mother died at age 56, from ovarian cancer. Jolie wants to be around to raise her children and says she is sharing her story with the public in the hopes of...

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3 Tips to Let Go of Worry

Linda Mintle — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:46:29 +0000

Rachel was worried about her finances. Recently divorced, she was barely making payment on all her bills. Her hours at work had been cut, her savings was dwindling and money was tight. She was surviving, but couldn't stop worrying about the future. All she could think about was, "What if..." It was getting so...

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Is Your Marriage More Than a Contract?

Linda Mintle — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:09:11 +0000

The way you think about marriage matters. When marriage is reduced to a set up conditions, you do this, I'll do that... and as long as we are happy, we stay together, you've missed God's design for marriage. Do you think of your marriage as a contract? Yes, marriage is a legal contract, but it is also...

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Happy Mother’s Day: Building Intimate Connections

Linda Mintle — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:01 +0000

This weekend lots of flowers and cards will be sent to moms who raise daughters and sons. Usually this weekend causes us to reflect on our mother-daughter relationship. It doesn't seem to matter if our...

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