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Why Do We Stay?
The Cubs and White Sox begin a crosstown series this weekend. The season is far enough along that we can project the end-of-season outcome for both teams. The forecast? Heartbreak. The White Sox will finish far from postseason contention. The Cubs, stocked with young talent and tons of optimism, look like a playoff team. But even if they get in, their chances of ending their legendary 107-year championship drought are [...]
Family Dinner Matters: How to Bring Everyone Back to the Table
Dad has to work late, Mom is picking up Sarah from ballet practice, and Sophie has to stay after school to work on her group project—and everyone’s on their own for dinner again. In today’s busy world, this family portrait is much more realistic than the Leave It To Beaver setting. But just because this is the new “norm” doesn’t mean it should be. Making time for family dinners may [...]
Forgiveness: Finding Healing Six-Week Program to Learning Forgiveness
When you have been hurt or wounded by a difficult transgression, it can be hard to forgive. Through this six-week course, we will learn to forgive more thoroughly by aligning our hearts with God’s forgiving heart. The “Forgiveness: Finding Healing” workshop will help each of us become a more forgiving person by focusing on a single hurt and learning a method of forgiveness that can be applied to others. We [...]
The 5 Don’ts of High School Reunions
It’s here. The invitation that you’ve secretly been dreading (or maybe hoping for) since the day you tossed your cap at graduation. You’ve been invited to your high school reunion. After you get past the shock of I’ve been out of high school that long, it’s time to consider whether you’ll be attending. For many, there is a lot of anxiety behind the decision, and people often choose not to [...]
Discussing Death with Children
By Susan Stutzman, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Have you ever asked yourself the question “How do I explain the concept of death to my child without causing a swarm of worry, anxiety and a myriad of endless questions?” Or thought “I know that death is inevitable, but as a parent, how do I prepare my children for the inevitable well?” If you answered yes to either of those questions, you [...]
Choose Your Own Adventure: A Tale of Personal Responsibility
You’re running late to work, and the car in front of you is driving under the speed limit. You… A.Wait for a break in traffic and, using your signal, safely change lanes and pass the slower driver. A.)Wait for a break in traffic and, using your signal, safely change lanes and pass the slower driver. B.)Tail the slow car, calling them names and getting frustrated. Finally you swerve around them, cutting [...]