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Day One Hundred Nineteen of 365 – Thoughts on Domestic Violence

Today on Day 119 of my 365 day personal writing challenge, I want to share a few thoughts about a subject that needs more and more attention from everyone, everywhere – Domestic Violence. I’m hopeful you will read and consider sharing. Domestic violence exists in: All socioeconomic levels All Faiths All cultures All societies More […]

Day One Hundred Eleven of 365 – Our Connections With Others in Two Parts

  Part One -The Context of Connecting With Others Living Outside the Box requires that we create, maintain and explore connections with those around us! We are social creatures by nature and design. Relationships drive all we do! We are reminded of this in John Donne’s familiar poem which says, “No man is an island entire […]

Day Forty-Four of 365 – Adolescent Grief Observed

Losing a loved one or friend to death is one of life’s most devastating experiences. When adolescents lose a peer to death, the outcome can be particularly devastating. One of the hallmarks of adolescence is a relative feeling of invincibility. They tend to believe that death cannot touch them personally. When that bubble bursts, adolescents […]

The Lesser Lights!

The Lesser Lights! You know what they are! Stars and the moon on a celestial level are examples. Candles, flashlights, camp fires and the like are examples on a terrestrial level. During the day we rarely pay attention to candles or flashlights! And I can’t think of a time when I have seen a star […]

What is "Awaken to Good Mourning" Anyway?

I often field the following question as I work with individuals and groups: “So Mark, what is Awaken to Good Mourning anyway?” Every time I receive that question I gladly share the details. Awaken to Good Mourning is a book read by over 40,000 people; given as gifts to the bereaved by faith organizations; shared […]

Is This Crazy or What?

  Yes, you read correctly! I’ll SPEAK FOR FREE! For any speaking engagement booked during the months of January and February 2014 ~ regardless of the month of the scheduled event ~ I’m waiving my standard speaking fee! Why in the world am I making this offer? I’m glad you asked! First, I have discovered […]

Divorce! A Point of Redemption!

Divorce is NOT the Sin! Here are a few Random Thoughts from a Bald Headed Texas Cowboy and Recovering Bapticostal Minister Turned Therapist Type . . . Many years ago when I was 15 years of age, my parents divorced – at a time when divorce still carried sets of moral, religious and social labels […]