When work becomes a major stressor Working in a hostile environment is something that virtually every person must learn and master if they are to be successful. At the office. people can be pressing…seeking to climb to the top any way that they can get there…and if that means climbing over you, they most […]
Holidays often trigger depression, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts Holidays are not always “the most wonderful time of the year.” For many people they are a reminder of losses, loved ones who are not here for the holiday. A lot of people are also alone and every Christmas commercial reminds them that they have nobody to […]
Last week I talked about what I have learned these last few years about forgiveness. I talked about why it is important to not only ask the person for forgiveness but to also repent to God. Next, not forgiving someone only hurts you and your relationships. Ephesians 4:31-32 (AMP) says, “Let all bitterness and wrath and […]
We have all wronged and hurt other people in our lives. And we have also been wronged by people we care about. You may have failed to apologized to someone you have hurt. I know that there have been times that I have not asked for forgiveness. I also know that there have been times […]
Many people deal with worry in their lives. You may be in a constant state of worry at all times. It may feel as though worrying about things is starting to play a large part in your life. Satan uses worry as a means to control you. If he has you focused on all the […]
Bonding with your child is very important. Even before they are born, we talk to them, read to them, and sing to them. We tell them how much we love them and how excited we are to meet them. Bonding with your child doesn’t always happen the way you expect. For me, bonding with my […]
When I was younger, before I had a child of my own, I judged parents. I would see parents with their kids who seemed to be completely out of control and immedately blamed them for poor parenting. It is very easy to blame parents and say they aren’t doing “good enough”. Then you become a […]
The Penewit Institute is introducing a new style of articles about parenting and children. As parents we all go through a lot of the same issues, feelings, and life changes. It can be very hard at times and sometimes it can feel like you are alone. With every stage of a child’s life there are […]