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Response to “Why Can’t You Hear What I Feel?” Comment
Robert Smith commented on Why Can You Hear What I Feel? He writes... I understand your point — that we should validate another person’s feelings and show empathy — but there are some people who have a very distorted, self-centered view of the world. Their feelings...
Why Can’t You Hear What I Feel?
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 intoned, "No,...
A Literary Review
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 hope of...
Okay to have sex with separated spouse?
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...
Lately I’ve Been Runnin’ on Faith
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...
I Just Called to Say I Love You
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 it's my dad's 90th...
No Fulfillment from Spouse; Can I Go Elsewhere?
QUESTION: My wife and I have been married for 56 years. For the past 20+ years she has refused any sexual advances whatsoever, even hugs and kisses. I still have the need but know it is wrong to go outside the marriage for sexual fulfillment.Two widow women older than...
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