Category Archives: Family and Personal

What Prayer Looks Like

Posted on February 27, 2013 by DrCarol

“Prayer is talking with God.” “Pray without ceasing.” “Prayer is the breath of the soul.” Have you heard any of those statements, perhaps over and over again? Being told you should do something usually doesn’t work. What does prayer actually … Continue reading →

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3 Benefits of Being Single

Posted on February 4, 2013 by DrCarol

No little girl or little boy dreams of always being single. I was single for 48 years.
Living alone for all those years, I did learn some very important things about the single life. Whether you’re still single, newly single, or temporarily single, there are some real benefits to take advantage of. Continue reading →

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Ways to Make Scripture Life-Changing

Posted on January 21, 2013 by DrCarol

Reading the Bible is something Christians are “supposed” to do. And yet only a minority actually do so.
During different life stages I’ve interacted with Scripture in different ways. Here are some ways I have made the Bible part of my life, and I hope you find them helpful. Continue reading →

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Nobody Wants to be Healthy

Posted on January 18, 2013 by DrCarol

I have assumed everyone wants to be healthy. But that’s not true!
The most powerful lifestyle changes come from the inside out. For most of us a desire to “be healthy” is too nebulous, too temporary, too easy to compromise. It takes something deeper. Continue reading →

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The Space Between You and Your Spouse

Posted on January 16, 2013 by DrCarol

When your relationship began you probably felt you couldn’t get close enough.
Then life happens. Things change. Something comes between you and your spouse. You start to wonder what ever drew you together in the first place. How did this happen?
Al (my husband) and I have made a commitment to keep the ground between us clean. Continue reading →

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