Two key rules of communication: what is heard is more important than what is said, and agree on what time is too late to carry on difficult conversations. No matter what the relationship is: parent, spouse, or friend these truths are going to help revitalize any relationship. My hope and prayer is that you can use […]
Revitalizing Your Marriage: Part 1
Change is in the air! We see it all over in nature as the the trees let go of the old to make eventual room for the new. This truth of nature got me thinking about what do I need to let go of so that my relationships can become revitalized. The first thing that […]
What to say (and NOT say) when visiting a friend or family member in the hospital
From the Editor: There’s something about stepping into a hospital elevator that makes many of us feel uneasy. So we asked our guest contributor, Maureen Otremba, to help us make a hospital visit as comfortable as possible, for you AND the friend you’re visiting! My work as a church minister includes making hospital visits to […]