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3 Tips to Let Go of Worry

posted by Linda Mintle

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 [...]

Part 2: Christian Mindfulness: Why Buddhism Attracts

posted by Linda Mintle

Mindfulness is popular in our culture. A few years ago, I gave a plenary address to a group of Christian therapists in terms of the differences between the Christian view of mindfulness and eastern religions. The response was so great [...]

Peace During the Storm

posted by Linda Mintle

Today, the east coast is being slammed  by the impact of hurricane Sandy. I lived on tidal water and know the fright of those storms, especially  during high tide. The winds sustain and the full moon creates atmospheric problems. How [...]

Don’t Panic! God Is With You

posted by Linda Mintle

It’s been a stressful week. A friend of mine had his house struck by lighting while he was out of town and it burned to the ground. All their memories were gone in  moments. Another friend is going through a [...]

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Are You Underestimating That Fast Food Burger?
It's a busy day. You don't have time to cook. On your way back from that late soccer practice, you swing by the fast food restaurant and order burgers, drinks and fries for the kids. But do you really know how many calories you are giving those kids or yourself for that matter? According to a new

posted 8:56:09am May. 24, 2013 | read full post »

Shocked by A Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
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 expl

posted 9:47:11am May. 23, 2013 | read full post »

10 Ways to Rebuild Relationship Trust
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 or something, relying on someone and believing what he or she says is true. Trust involves honesty, i

posted 2:55:36pm May. 22, 2013 | read full post »

Thoughts on Assisted Suicide: Is it Justified?
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

posted 9:51:12am May. 21, 2013 | read full post »

10 Tips for Vacation Planning for Children of Divorce
Summer and holidays can be a time of challenge for children of divorce. It may be unsettling for a child to vacation with a non-custodial parent. From the child's point of view, he/she will be in strange places, with strange people, with a parent less familiar with daily habits and needs. This may c

posted 8:18:32am May. 20, 2013 | read full post »


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