November 26, 2015
Holidays can be difficult, especially for those who struggle with depression and addiction. Do you know the song, “Have Yourself A Merry, Little Christmas”? It was recorded by Judy Garland, in 1944, for the movie, “Meet Me in St. Louis.” It’s not a typical holiday song. It’s not cheery or saccharin or superficial.
November 19, 2015
When I hear this phrase, the first things I think of are unmitigatingly evil people: Hitler, Stalin, Slobodan Milošević, Osama bin Laden. And, unmitigatingly evil groups of people: the Nazis, the Khmer Rouge, Boko Haram, ISIS.
November 12, 2015
November 6, 2015
If you could pray one prayer for your marriage, what would it be?
November 4, 2015
A key ingredient of work-life balance is enjoying the love of family and friends. Traditionally, the institution of marriage has helped solidify these commitments, but not everyone was allowed to marry. Thank God that changed this year, when the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that marriage no longer be the exclusive right of one group or another and that gays and lesbians be allowed to experience the joys and benefits of this essential institution.
October 28, 2015
By Warren HollemanWhen people come to me for counseling, I generally start by asking how they’re doing. One of the most common answers is, “I feel stressed.”
October 22, 2015
I’m on vacation this week, so in lieu of the normal Wednesday post, I’m introducing a new “Morning Coffee, Afternoon Tea” feature.
October 14, 2015
This past month several of you sent me articles that I read and enjoyed. Thanks! Here are my favorites.
October 8, 2015
Let’s begin with a quick review of Tip #1: “Give your stress a number.” You could use a 1-10 scale, grade yourself A-F, or you could even use colors, with green, yellow, and red denoting mild, moderate, and severe.
October 2, 2015
Have you ever heard the gospel hymn, “He Touched Me”? It was written by Bill Gaither and recorded by Elvis Presley. We used to sing it a lot back in the 1980s, at the evangelical church we went to. The chorus went like this: