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208: Christmas – A Time to Reflect

There are many cultural dimensions to all that is Christmas. Pick your favorite. I have a few that I look forward to every year. But as I get older, I’m seeing Christmas more as a great time to reflect on my relationship with Jesus. In Luke’s gospel, for

208: Christmas – A Time to Reflect2023-12-16T17:52:22-06:00
  • A better Christmas joy is the joy shared when people visit.

207: How to Help the People We Love At Christmas

In the 1947 classic Christmas film It’s a Wonderful Life!, George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, goes through a tough time during Christmas in dealing with two serious financial problems caused by someone else. This most beloved and joyful man in all of Bedford Falls is overcome with

207: How to Help the People We Love At Christmas2023-12-03T14:26:48-06:00

206: Thankful for the Stories of Others

The Thanksgiving holiday will soon be upon us here in the US, so I’ve been reflecting on what I’m thankful for. And this year I’m thinking about things that goes beyond my family and good health. In considering this, I’ve come to realize that I’m especially thankful for

206: Thankful for the Stories of Others2023-11-11T09:43:05-06:00
  • A meaningful conversation deepens a relationship

205: How to Have a Meaningful Conversation

To deepen our current relationships, or to develop new ones, it’s helpful to ask ourselves an important question. Namely, “How do I have a meaningful conversation with someone?” Today’s episode will give you a few ideas to help you answer this question. But before we get into today’s

205: How to Have a Meaningful Conversation2023-10-30T17:42:03-05:00
  • Relational Sunshine

204: Deep Conversations

Do you ever long for a deep conversation with someone? Today’s episode is about a creative measure someone took to make that happen. It reveals what many of us long for, and how we can make the world a better place, one conversation at a time. As with

204: Deep Conversations2023-10-11T09:49:17-05:00
  • Be stingy in sharing your story when listening to others

203: Three Reasons for Being Stingy in Sharing Your Story

There’s a school of thought out there that says to make friends it’s important to be vulnerable by sharing your story. Some call it “being authentic.” Yet it’s been my experience that sharing your story when someone is trying to share theirs may end up pushing people away.

203: Three Reasons for Being Stingy in Sharing Your Story2023-10-11T08:26:20-05:00
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