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The Misunderstood Male [from the Wise County Christian Counseling Website] Take this simple true or false quiz to see how savvy you are about men.  Questions and answers are based upon gender research and developmental studies.  Answer true or false. … Continue reading →

In Luke 8: 43-44  we encounter a story of an unnamed woman who finds a way to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment as He was walking through the crowd. This woman had been bleeding for twelve years and no … Continue reading →

A special touch in the Word of God is Jesus washing the feet of the Disciples. We have trouble relating to this story [John 13] because we live in a different time and in a different context than the days … Continue reading →

Let’s say you have opportunities to make physical contact with others in your life. You understand the boundaries of physical touch.  Here they are: 1.You know some people don’t want to be touched.  They shy away from tactile contact with … Continue reading →

Several times on this blog we have discussed uncomfortable subjects. Our first study by Pastor Kyle Idleman forced a lot of confrontation on us as he held a mirror up to us and asked why don’t you wake up, be … Continue reading →

My dad was a very good man. He passed away on Sept 7, 2011. Dad was ninety-one years old. Dad was not a “toucher”. You see my Dad was a farmer at heart.  He wanted to grow crops and raise … Continue reading →

Chapter 6 is about touch or tactile communication as communication researchers refer to it.  Another term that is tossed around is the word “haptics” Why does Dr. Chapman think this is a love language? For one reason, it is the first … Continue reading →

“Pay it forward.” “Random acts of kindness.” Expressions which describe helping others. Chapter 5 of God Speaks Your Love Language  is about acting in service to others. You have to know, you will be swimming against the stream on this … Continue reading →

In Chapter 5, Dr. Chapman makes the strong point that God performed acts of service for the people of Israel.  He also says that Jesus’ whole life was an act of service. I agree. You and I perform acts of … Continue reading →

I have written this week about some people who do acts of service in their lives. Today, I want to comment on Mother Teresa. Talk about intimidating.  Who can do more than that little lady? Reading about her in Dr. … Continue reading →