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The art of diffusing anger

The art of diffusing anger

Dealing with anger in yourself of another person is a bit like a bomb exploding – and there is often collateral damage.  Also, at times, the fuse is long…other times, there seems to be no fuse at all.  It is a wise and worthy aspiration to learn how to deal with anger...
A more complete view of masculinity

A more complete view of masculinity

What does it mean to be a man? I have recently run into another issue that I think is worth mentioning: Conceptions of masculinity… or maybe should say “misconceptions.” Over a century ago, a guy named Carl Jung talked a lot about the psychological and sociological...
How to blend a new step family

How to blend a new step family

Our new step family, the new normal I asked my 97 year old grandmother to describe to me what it was like during the great depression.  She was 14 years old when the infamous events of black Tuesday unfolded.  I expected to hear horrific tales of hunger and pain. ...
Does God give us more than we can bear? – part 2

Does God give us more than we can bear? – part 2

(This is the second part of the series “Does God give us more than we can bear?”. Here is the first part of this article) One thing that the phrase “God doesn’t give us more than we can bear” can create is a sense that we should be able to “face this on...
Does God give us more than we can bear?

Does God give us more than we can bear?

“God will never give you more than you can bear.” This is a common phrase that people tell one another in the name of Jesus (or maybe just in the name of any God). I know that there have been many who have received comfort with this thought… and others who have...
Inside the world of a gamer

Inside the world of a gamer

The glazed over eyes. The intense leaned forward shoulders. The talking in what sounds like a completely foreign language. Any parent or loved one of a gamer knows the look whenever the video games are on. And it is easy to have concern, especially when video games...
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