As you might imagine, in my counseling practice I see a lot of power struggles, conflicts, and misbehavior. Things are not going well, so people seek professional guidance to improve their marriage or family relationships. (I also

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Nothing ever gets done "later!" This simple statement is the foundation of a radical change that has been occurring in my life over the last few weeks. Procrastination has long been one of my great weaknesses, and

If you haven't read the story of David and Goliath lately, check it out (for the kids, take a look at Veggie Tales' engaging animated version). What an incredible story! Let me set the stage: At this

Forgiveness is an issue I must deal with on a frequent basis, because of my work as a marriage and family therapist. However, let's face it - it is something we all must address at some point

Liberty: "freedom from arbitrary or despotic control" Despot: "a person exercising power tyrannically" Tyranny: "oppressive power" "The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our

Last Friday I had an opportunity to take the son of some good friends of ours with me for an afternoon at the Bluebonnet Swamp. They are basically family to us, so he is like a nephew

Many things happen in our lives that are beyond our control. I fully recognize this. To believe otherwise is to live in a fantasy world. And yet, so much of our experience of life is within our

Normally when I make movie recommendations, it is to rent a video and watch it at home, typically for some "therapeutic" value. Let's face it - watching movies on the big screen costs a fortune these days,

My wife and I recently spent a weekend away together at the Parish Hermitage. Our time there was all that we hoped it would be. God's Spirit breathed into us just what we needed at this time

Although I've never been to medical school, people come to my office every day for cardiology exams. Most of the time, they don't even know they have a heart condition, but the symptoms have finally compelled them