Half-hearted Commitment

People-watching at the gym is always interesting. All types work out: fat, thin, young, old, body-builders, casual exercisers, and those who would rather be anywhere but the gym. For some, I use that term “workout” lightly. One guy always catches my attention. He walks in the door sporting untied shoes, wild, just-rolled-out-of-bed hair, and clothes […]

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Foundational Elements of Love

Often, we use the word “love” loosely. We tie “love” to a certain food, a coffee brand, a song, a clothing line, and many other things. Then, we use the same word when we refer to people. But love is deeper than things, attraction, or passion. Love is based on foundational elements that allow love […]

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5 Keys to Lasting Relationships

This week, my husband and I celebrated 40 years of marriage. When my parents reached their 40th anniversary, we had been married a little over six years. At that point, I could hardly fathom  all the highs and lows of that much time together, but decided to pay more attention to what made their relationship […]

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