July 2012
Savvy Spending!
DEAR NORAH: Money management is a struggle for me. What is a good way to budget my money? – Money Matters from undisclosed location DEAR MONEY MATTERS: Money can be a serious stressor in your life if you’re not being … Continue reading
Usually Unfocused
DEAR NORAH: I get distracted easily while reading my bible. I was hoping you could give me some tips on how to stay better focused. – Sidetracked Studier from undisclosed location DEAR STUDIER: Read sitting up with good lighting. Look … Continue reading
Fate Frenzy
DEAR NORAH: Do you believe in fate? – Forced Future from undisclosed location DEAR FORCED FUTURE: I believe in the timing of God…not of man or some ill-defined force.
Be Kind To One Another
“13 Ways to be Nicer”. Sounds like required reading for the world. From an article in MSN Living, University of British Columbia researchers have found that being nice is one way to ease anxiety and make people feel better. Study … Continue reading
Battle of the Sexes
For the first time in 100 years women can truly say they are smarter than men. Women have scored higher than men in IQ testing. In the past, women have lagged behind by as many as five points but as … Continue reading
Family Troubles
DEAR NORAH: My uncle has been married quite a few times. It’s sort of an uncomfortable situation because my family doesn’t care for his particular lifestyle. What’s the best way to handle this type of situation? – Family Folly from … Continue reading
Separation Ultimatum
If you haven’t heard about the divorce filing and settlement of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, you must be living under a rock. From the moment the papers were filed in New York, the news spread across the country as … Continue reading
Protective Parents
DEAR NORAH: I love my parents dearly, but they often act overprotective. It’s pretty frustrating at times because they don’t allow me much freedom. HELP! – Tragically trapped from undisclosed location DEAR TRAPPED: Communication is key with maintaining any relationship. … Continue reading
A Ring and A Promise
A wedding is a time of joy and union. Two families, along with friends and relatives, congregate to celebrate the love between a man and a woman. To be married is to give yourself to another person whole-heartedly. Weddings celebrate … Continue reading
Tough Transitions!
DEAR NORAH: My family is moving out of state. The transition is hardest on my younger brother because he has a group of friends here that he doesn’t want to leave behind. How can I be a supportive older sibling … Continue reading
Freedom
During the Fourth of July we celebrate our nation’s freedom. Our freedom from oppression and from tyranny. It is a time to remember all those who have served our country to help keep it safe. I am honored to be … Continue reading
Future Plans!
DEAR NORAH: When should I be looking at colleges? – Frantic Future from undisclosed location DEAR FRANTIC: Junior year is a good time to be thinking about what you would like to do after high school. A Christian education could … Continue reading
Family
Psychologist and columnist Joyce Brothers said, “When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.” From the time of Adam and Eve, family has been a central part of life. We start with a family and as … Continue reading
Summer Stress!
DEAR NORAH: Summer classes have me super stressed. I thought I could manage the extra load but it’s becoming more than I can handle. HELP! – Summer Schooler from undisclosed location DEAR SCHOOLER: Good job for getting some classes knocked … Continue reading