by Rev. Michael Heath | Aug 17, 2012
It may surprise some folks that money, even more than in-laws or sex, is the number one thing that couples fight about. Learning how to deal with financial differences is important because if unattended, squabbles over money can lead to worse relational problems like...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 30, 2012
Everyone procrastinates. We all put off some things that are unpleasant or things we don’t think we can do. For most, avoiding necessary tasks is a minor problem but for some procrastination can lead to major grief. Today we’re discussing one of the...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 23, 2012
Unfortunately, incidents like the recent Colorado massacre have become far too common and the sheer horror of the graphic accounts can sometimes overwhelm our ability to cope. When coupled with the 24/7 presence of the media which provides a constant source for...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 9, 2012
In our last segment, we talked about PTSD. Unfortunately we ran out of time before I was able to emphasize the point that folks who suffer from PTSD aren’t crazy; they are simply normal people who have been overwhelmed by life trauma. That word...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jun 27, 2012
Today is PTSD National Awareness Day and a good time to talk what PTSD is and to discuss some of the misconceptions that surround this painful emotional disorder. This topic is especially poignant in light of the recent attention child sexual abuse has received from...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jun 20, 2012
Reducing Stress When You Travel With Summer’s arrival, thoughts turn to vacations and travel. While trips can be fun, they also can be quite stressful for folks and hard on relationships. When unexpected problems occur, tempers can flare. Today we’re...
by Rev. Michael Heath | May 30, 2012
In our last segment, we talked about how to disagree without being disagreeable with our spouses or friends. But what about those situations when you’re in a “one down” position and aren’t allowed to disagree. Today we’re going to look at...
by Rev. Michael Heath | May 16, 2012
It’s no secret that political and public discourse has become coarser and less civil over the past few years. Nonetheless, this trend is no excuse for us to become rude or abusive in our everyday interactions with folks. In fact, now more than ever, we need to...
by Rev. Michael Heath | May 14, 2012
Recently, on Bridge Street Chris and Kaylea talked about a survey which said that 33 was the happiest age. This made me laugh and got me thinking about some of the common myths that are out there concerning happiness. Today we are going to look at some of those myths...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Apr 25, 2012
Getting what people really mean when they talk is difficult. While ordering a hamburger at McDonald’s or making a deposit at the bank is simple enough, most other transactions are complex and multi-dimensional. Every human utterance has both a literal content...
