We all have our own relationship with authority. Some people grow up with two loving parents and experience the benefits of good authority: Mom sets boundaries for her children, yet instills the value of choice, and presents her children with options. Dad might come across as firm, or even strict, ...
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A hug can offer more than the warmth of an embrace. What may seem like a trivial hug or touch can trigger the release of “feel-good” hormones. According to neurologist Shekar Raman, M.D., “a hug, pat on the back, and even a friendly handshake are processed by the reward center ...
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These days it seems everyone is wound a little tight—even teens. With an infinitely long list of homework, sports schedules squeezed just a little too tight and mounting pressure to fit in at school, it isn’t any wonder why your heart and mind are stressed. Stress and anxiety are natural. ...
Read More »The Agony of Alone
I remember when I was in my early 20s and finally lived on my own for the first time. My apartment was less than 300 square feet, and though I loved the idea of my new independence, there seemed nothing more painful than the hollow echo of solitude. I came home everyday after work ...
Read More »Our Hope: A Love For Every Day
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 (NKJV) Love comes to us in many ways, from many different places, and for many different reasons. But no matter where it comes ...
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