by joebeam | Aug 24, 2011 | Communication, Life, Relationship
A few years ago I was in a contentious meeting with a group of church leaders., though it had not started that way. At one point, I metaphorically threw up my hands and queried, “Can you at least understand why I feel as I do about this?” One brother...
by joebeam | Aug 24, 2011 | Communication, How To's
A dear friend who is quite literally the most gifted writer I know suggested I read a certain novel to expand my own writing ability. I sent him the following a couple days ago… After slogging through 64 pages, hacking at extraneous vines of flowing words in...
by joebeam | Aug 12, 2011 | Marriage Trouble, Sex, Sin? Wrong? Or not?, Uncategorized
QUESTION: Joe, I am going through a divorce. My wife is Christian. She left me due to her feeling that I am controlling. We have been married 16 years. I feel like the kids and I walk on eggshells to keep her happy, and that life is all about her. We had been working...
by joebeam | Aug 9, 2011 | God, Life, Parenting, Uncategorized
From my friend Lindsey Osterhoff… If you are at all a fan of Classic rock, you may know the Eric Clapton song that begins…”Lately I’ve been runnin’ on faith”. Well, that seems to be the theme song of my life at various times when the uncertainty level reaches an...
by joebeam | Jul 21, 2011 | Grief, Life, Overcoming the Past, Parenting, Uncategorized
Wonderful message from my friend David Matthews…. Years ago, while living in Michigan, I met a couple at a social function visiting from Alabama. “What brings you guys to Michigan?” I asked. “My dad and mom are in the nursing home here, and...
