Help for the Relationally challenged ! Set boundaries. Don't just "grin and bear it." Communicate clearly. Tell people what you want - what you expect. Nobody is a mind reader. Learn from others who are skilled in relationships. Bruce and Jean Hammond are experts and counselors in the area of relationships. The truth is lots of people are relationally challenged. Dysfunction abounds but so does help. On Thursday, April 28th Counselors Bruce and Jean Hammond join Monica on … [Read more...]
“Uncommon Sense” the remedy for foot in mouth disease !
April 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Uncommon Sense” is the remedy for foot in my mouth disease Take this little quiz with me....ask a good friend to do so too. So you see a friend that’s put on a few pounds you say: A “Looks like you’ve put on some weight !” B “It’s good to see you again !” C “Have you been under stress you don’t look so good?” If you said answer B you’ve got Uncommon Sense. If you know people who would have said A or C invite them over and have them … [Read more...]
Help, I don’t love my spouse anymore !
April 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you feel like you've fallen "out of love with your husband or wife you may need the help of Family Dynamics Institute and their "Save my Marriage" conferences. That's right this ministry works specifically with couples in serious crisis. It may not be too late. Even if you feel like you've "lost the lovin' feeling"....they may be able to help you rekindle your marriage relationship. If you want to save your marriage join me on Bridges, Thursday, April 21st at 9:30 AM and 6 PM on … [Read more...]
High School Students Speech Contest
April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
People can argue all day long about "right to life" being a woman's issue and ultimately a woman's choice. On Bridges today you'll meet 4 high school students who share their thoughts (some born out of personal experience) on Right to Life. Some of their thoughts and conclusions may amaze you. As you watch the show you'll hear each student's speech. You'll hear the heart as they speak out for the pre-born or unborn (whatever term you choose to use). Sometimes, it's not about the … [Read more...]
Too much to do !?
April 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For a lot of us our "To Do" list is at least a mile long. In fact, we've got a To Do list at work, at home, for the kids, and that's not even counting our five year plan. All of that is good, fine and necessary. But there are other things that are equally important. Things like: Laughing Reflecting Meditating (or being still) Sure, there are no classes or seminars on these areas but they are essential to life. You can improve a relationship just by sharing laughs. Certainly, … [Read more...]
Monica Speaks – Finding the Will of God Part 1
April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Monica Speaks - Finding the Will of God Part 1 of 2. Monica is an inspiration and has been blessed with the ability to communicate God's vision in such a way that people believe and adopt that vision as their own. … [Read more...]
Forgiveness – Easier said than done
April 6, 2011 By 2 Comments
I talked with a woman yesterday who said but Monica forgiveness is so much easier said than done. She's right you know. Forgiveness is easier said than done. On the other hand unforgiveness is much harder on you than you might imagine. Even medical studies show that people harboring unforgiveness tend have health related ailments that stem from emotional issues. One person said it well when they said "Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and imagining it doing harm to the other … [Read more...]
Up Next on Bridges
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Stayed tuned to Bridges the week of April 4th -8th as you'll hear Tiffany's story. It's a story that starts in tragedy- as she was bullied and sexually assaulted in high school. Later in her life she experienced God's intervention through a ministry called Christian Women's Job Corp. Through CWJC Tiffany rededicated her life to Christ, finished her education and became a legal assistant. Now she's a productive employee, a committed wife and mother. You can see her this week on … [Read more...]
