June 6, 2007

Our Christian calling to family justice OUR Christian calling is to model relationships of equality, respect, and dignity in our homes.

The Myth of Childhood Depression Some of us may think that children should have nothing to worry about and they should always be happy. However, children are like adults and can experience a wide range of emotions, including depressed feeling.

The Empty Coffee Pot LAST WEEK, I wrote about a couple who came into my office for counseling regarding their deteriorating 10-year marriage. They were on the brink of calling it quits.

12 Years of Hiding For 12 of the 13 years of my marriage, I lived a secret life. I looked like a man who had the perfect marriage, family and home.

June 14, 2007

Marriage Breakdown and Mediation (1 of 2) The 20th century, the most violent in human history, has ended. As we live into the 21st century, we need to remember that God calls us to be peacemakers.

The Full Coffee Pot I've been using the marriage breakdown of a young couple, whom I've spent some time with, to illustrate a common problem in 7 year plus marriages.

An Unreasonable Joy I have always loved babies. Even as a young girl, you would see me carrying my little cousins around on my hip.

June 21, 2007

Marriage Breakdown and Mediation (2 of 2) FAMILY mediation is a constructive, non-adversarial way to resolve family and parenting issues that inevitably accompany separation or divorce.

Flexible Fatherhood: Tips for dads on balancing work and family IF THE GUY in the next cubicle suddenly vaults his desk to charge the elevator at exactly 5 p.m., you might have just witnessed the new breed of father who valiantly attempts to squeeze in as much family time as possible.

Mental Disorders: The Result of Sin? A FEW months ago an acquaintance told me about her mother-in-law, Cynthia, who had been found to have bipolar disorder in her late 50's.

Touched by an angel - and taught by Alpha BEFORE knowing Christ, I was afraid of church - both the building and the meaning of it - without knowing it.

June 28, 2007

The Role of Faith in Healing a Marriage For an intimate partnership to be truly fulfilling and long-lasting, four ingredients are necessary.

Be Truthful and Create Trust - Part 1 I've extracted a few worthwhile business principles from Solomon's Proverbs. Here's a couple on speaking the truth.

Touched by an angel - and taught by Alpha (Part 2 of 2) After having three operations for the painful Crohn's disease (an acute intestinal inflammatory disorder). Chantale was elated at having her external bag removed, and had asked God to "please make it the last one!"