I’m thrilled to have my good friend, Jodie Berndt, guest blog for me today! “Marriage is glorious but hard.” That’s…
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Thanksgiving is more than a meal: 4 tips for good conversation
It’s coming and you or someone you know is thinking about the menu, the table arrangements, and the guests. You…
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A Mother’s Legacy
Her long white hair was usually tied up in a bun. A twinkle in her deep blue eyes revealed a…
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When a Friend is in Need
Recently we had a family crisis. Our grandson Mac, age 6, suddenly became ill and needed an emergency liver transplant….
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What do we most need?
For several weeks I’ve been mulling over this question: “What do I need the most?” Yes I need forgiveness, wisdom,…
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When the Vacation is Over
The vacation is over. We’re headed home. You probably have a range of emotions swirling around you depending upon who…
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Pay Attention
I really don’t like directions. And when someone says go East or North I usually have no clue which way…
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If You Want to Get Along (Better) With Your In-Laws
I’m thrilled to have my friend Lisa Jacobson share a blog with you. She and her whole family are a…
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The Most Important Ingredient in Family Relationships
“What do you think is the most important ingredient in the family?” I quickly respond: forgiveness. It also might be…
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Dreading That Six Week Summer Visitation
Many famiies today are blended families and I am pleased to have Ron Deal, a man I greatly admire who…
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