[Heather FitzGerald] Salt and Light Among Candy and Darkness

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In case you haven’t noticed the spiderwebbing on your neighbor’s shrubs, or the blow-up dragon across the street…today is Halloween. A quick web search tells me that Americans spent $9 BILLION on this holiday in 2018. Unless you live in a bubble, the scary costumes, creepy decor, and bowls of cavity-inducing candy are hard to avoid.

[Guest: Janet Chester Bly] In the Waiting Room

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Eloise suffered a ten-year headache. After seeing many doctors, each diagnosed something different. In time, she figured she’d probably find no hope for relief. Coupled with double vision, this meant no TV, no reading, and none of her treasured art or handwork. In addition, she couldn’t drive or shop. As the years dragged by, she…

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[Kimberly Rose Johnson] Strategies to Conquering Feeling Overwhelmed

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Feeling overwhelmed happens to most everyone. Though I try hard to not over commit, life happens. I’m in a season of feeling overwhelmed. I imagine we all deal with this differently, but I’ve found a couple key strategies that work well for me and help me get through the difficult times. My natural impulse is…

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[Guest: Tracie Heskett] Quiet, Please

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“How many times have we been wearied by someone’s many words? Perhaps you’re not much for small talk and you’d like for the other person to get to the point so you can hear and understand their meaning. Or, we might enjoy spending time with a friend, but sometimes we can’t seem to get a word in edgewise; we’d like to have our thoughts heard instead of listening all the time.”

[Susan Page Davis] When Routine Just Doesn’t Work

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“Some writers thrive on routine, and I’m one of them. Every day I like to get to my desk early and work for several hours, then have the rest of the day free for family time, household chores, and other pastimes. But earlier this year, my routine was blown away. My husband, Jim, suffered a heart attack and had to undergo major surgery—even though I was on a deadline.”