by Rev. Michael Heath | Mar 16, 2016
Here is a handy list of tips to keep in mind the next time you get into it with your mate. Relationships are tough to manage. Blending a couple’s individual needs, preferences and personality styles takes a lot of effort and even in the best marriages, there...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Mar 2, 2016
Just back from vacation, I thought some good words about leisure were in order: Inadequate leisure and vacation time is a major source of emotional disorders in America. Too many Americans don’t know how to relax and simply don’t take enough time for...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Feb 12, 2016
The feelings of attraction are what get us together, but love is what keeps us together. I know that falling in love includes the special feelings of infatuation and sexual desire but that is not love. Indeed, this observation is not a new distinction or discovery....
by Rev. Michael Heath | Feb 9, 2016
1st Corinthians’ comments about divine love not with standing, human love can end . It is not indestructible. How one is treated really matters. — It’s funny but our mythical romantic love complex has contradictory ideas and feelings about love. ...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Feb 6, 2016
I don’t mean to pop anyone’s balloon but … with Valentines Day coming up, there are a lot of myths out there about love and romance that need bursting. Here is one of the most common misconceptions about our most important experience : Love is...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jan 25, 2016
We all know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed. Whether you suffer from a diagnosable anxiety disorder or you just have normal worries, life can sometimes be too much, Luckily there is a simple technique to help you better manage your stress and reduce your...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jan 12, 2016
Many couples express a longing for greater closeness and intimacy in their, marriage or relationship. One very helpful way, which is unfortunately often overlooked, is to share their dreams with one another. Dreams can be conscious and intentional goals or...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jan 2, 2016
I suppose that you have heard the joke: How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb ? One – if the lightbulb really wants to change! In a nutshell, that joke expresses the key for keeping not only New Year’s resolutions but for making...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Dec 21, 2015
For Christians and Jews, the Holiday season is often represented with sparkling displays of lights. Light, in contrast to the darkness, is the age old metaphor which symbolizes the hope and meaning in life which prevails over the realities of sadness and tragedy in...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Dec 7, 2015
In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, many people are experiencing increased anxiety. Here are some basic things to consider concerning how these frightening events may be affecting you or someone you love: 1) Do an initial triage of...
