Category: Marriage and Family

The Outward Shell – Our Cicada hunt Lesson

The kids have been hunting cicada shells this week.  They are not hard to find! I did a little research for this post and found that this exoskeleton of the cicada is from the nymph stage.  They actually live underground, emerge, select a plant, and then molt a final time.  This begins their adult life …

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The Purpose of Marriage – A Haiku Deck Presentation

Check out my first Haiku Deck presentation.  A web-based mobile-platform presentation software.  For whatever reason I could not get it to embed into this page, so you will have to click the link to view.  It is just a slide show, not a video.  It takes about 30 seconds.  You can hit play for automatic …

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My Thoughts on Banning Gay Conversion Therapy

N.J. Governor Chris Christie signed into law yesterday a ban on “gay conversion therapy” or as sometimes called “reparative therapy” (source).  This legislation, which has already been enacted by California, makes it illegal for counselors to try to change the sexual orientation of a minor individual.  Two other states,  Massachusetts and New York, have bills …

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How to Make Life Go Slower: Stay Home

“2013 is flying by!”    “My kids grow up so fast!  They are changing so quickly” “Enjoy your kids while their young, because they will be grown by the time you turn around.” “I don’t know where all the time went.” If I had a dollar for every time I have heard or said one …

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Running Together: A Marriage Analogy

Over the last several years, we have gotten into running.  Amanda is a better runner than me.  She has completed two half-marathons.  Yet, running is something we do together,  though it is rarely side-by-side.  Most of the time, because of small kids, we run at separate times.  Sometimes, when we are with family, we will …

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When Should You Get Marriage Counseling?

This is the fourth and last post in the Christian Counseling Series written by Joseph Williams.  I appreciate Joseph writing these posts for me.  You can find his contact information below. ————————- When should you consider visiting a Christian marriage counselor? If you answer yes to these questions you should consider seeing a counselor. • …

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What about Hours, Money, Insurance, etc. with Christian Counseling?

This is the third guest post by Joseph Williams, a local Christian counselor, dealing with Christian counseling.  I appreciate his contribution in these articles. Check each of them out.   ————————————— When considering counseling issues related to cost, hours, and insurance are significant factors.  Though each counselor has their own system, here are some general …

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What To Expect When You Visit a Christian Counselor.

This is a guest post by Joseph Williams who has written a series of posts for me regarding Christian counseling. This is the 2nd post.  Please check out the other ones as well.   ———————————- Here are some things you should expect when you visit a Christian counselor.   • The first visit is for …

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When You Should Consider Visiting a Christian Counselor?

This is my first guest post written by Joseph Williams.  Joseph is a member at Seven Oaks, friend, and Christian counselor.  I asked him to write several posts regarding Christian counseling.  There will be four posts spread out over the next few weeks.  I hope they will be a blessing. Joseph’s contact information will follow …

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40 Years of Marriage

40 years of marriage!  The “ruby anniversary” is being celebrated this month by my in-laws and  parents.  Amanda’s parents, David and Loretta Carson, celebrated their 40th anniversary on June 1st with a wedding ceremony of their youngest daughter.  It was a special day. My parents, Bobby and Sandy Ketchum, will celebrate their 40th anniversary on …

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