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Reaching kids in time- How powerful afterschool activities build young leaders By: C. Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach There is a lot of talk these days about cutting back on budgets and eliminating afterschool activities for kids. Cutting out sports, music, drama and journalism to send students home early, often to an empty house, is a bad plan for...

By Bill A. Gaspard, Life Recovery Coach Jesus reveals more to the Old Testament concept of murder by adding “I tell you everyone who is angry with his brother is subject to judgment.” Then says, “So, if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you leave your sacrifice there and be reconciled to that person.”...

When my four sons were little, we all attended church and had them dedicated to the Lord. While watching them grow, the Lord impressed upon me to let my kids go. Meaning, to give them to Him for protection and to lead them. I didn't want to be like my mother. I didn't want to impose or oppress my children in any way. I didn't want to meddle in my children's lives unless there was a problem...

What can I say? I am exhausted but in a good way after experiencing the marvelous Diva Retreat. I know Beverly must have been exhausted as well as Carol, her assistant who recently lost her father and aunt. I tried to comfort her as best as I could. Friday, when I arrived, there was Nate, Beverly’s husband at the airport holding a sign with my name on it. He was very friendly and helped...

Does “The Shack” solve PTSD from Childhood Trauma? Commentary and review from Dwight...

“Merry Christmas, Dad! Coping with Grief in the Holiday Season” By: Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS I doubt if this article will be very long in comparison to most that I write. The topic is far too difficult for me to “go there” for too long. The truth is that, once again, I must deal with mourning my father through the holiday season. One would think...

How to set Boundaries to avoid the “Holiday Blues” By Dwight Bain A recent USA Today poll asked this question, “Which best fits your holiday emotional state?” Relaxed - 18% Joyful - 31% Stressed - 27% Depressed - 24% Why do people feel so overloaded with additional problems during the holidays? I believe the majority of the pressure they feel is...

The Secret behind Cheaters- 15 factors that Fuel Infidelity By Dwight Bain, Nationally...