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Detours, Diversions & Distractions
Has God ever told you a joke? It unexpectedly happened to me in a recent prayer meeting at our church. As we prayed, we felt challenged to lay aside our…
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Ron’s New Appreciation for the Holidays
Ever since his divorce several years back, my friend Ron has complained to me about the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. He has his reasons, to be sure, but he's begun…
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A Lesson from Jesus in Handling Grief
I'm not an expert on the subject of grief by any means - far from it. Yet recently several friends have had loved ones die suddenly and unexpectedly. I've found…
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The #1 Reason Counseling Often Fails
A firestorm erupted recently when I wrote a blog that was deemed critical of the counseling profession. I have lots of friends who are counselors-excellent counselors-and several seemed to think…
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Ron Goes for Counseling
After dating several women who told him he had "issues," my friend Ron finally decided to look for a good counselor. "That's a great move," I encouraged him. It was…
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Living in the ‘Cone of Uncertainty’
As Hurricane Irma prepares to bash the United States, here in Charlotte we're wondering if it will be coming our way. As we wait for the answer, I've been intrigued…
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Unpacking Ron’s Baggage
Recently an unexpected firestorm ensued when I wrote about my friend Ron's woeful dating life. Some people said Ron was clearly shallow and judgmental. Others blamed him for pointing out…