Schedules
Ralph and Robin are going through the rituals of life like so many other couples. The ability to offer their children great things is...
Jerry Clark
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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No Regrets!
Have you ever considered living a life with no regrets? What an exciting quest this would be. I have lived many years and have...
Jerry Clark
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Blunders That Derail Communication
Let me tell you what I need from you before I tell you what I am going to tell you. This statement gives the listener a clear expectation...
Jerry Clark
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Indecision
Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity. ~Jim Rohn Indecision refers to a state of hesitation or uncertainty. It is a common...
Jerry Clark
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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The Power of Control or Love
Ralph and Robin were reminiscing over their past relationship experiences and discussing the progress they had made. Robin mentioned how...
Jerry Clark
Jun 16, 20232 min read
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Spirit of the Family
In my practice, I notice families are fractured by their many differing points of view. Some are more focused on themselves than the...
Jerry Clark
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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Projection
Have you ever noticed that, at times, people will make a comment to us that doesn’t fit at all? It is easy for someone to blame us for...
Jerry Clark
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Goals and Processes
At the end of last year, I talked about setting goals for the upcoming year. Remember, I asked you to write a letter to be read at...
Jerry Clark
May 19, 20232 min read
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Grace
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, and forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 God’s grace...
Jerry Clark
May 12, 20232 min read
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What's not being said?
Stress in relationships is a common phenomenon that can arise for various reasons. It can be caused by external factors such as financial...
Jerry Clark
May 5, 20232 min read
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Resentments
[Anger or bitterness at having been treated unfairly.] Resentments in relationships are the accumulation of negative feelings you have...
Jerry Clark
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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Sarcasm or Joke?
Robin was having a dreary day. This was odd because she generally began her day with vigor. She decided to take a mental health day,...
Jerry Clark
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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Blurt
People will occasionally make an alarming and difficult comment. I call it blurting.
Jerry Clark
Apr 14, 20232 min read
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Energy
Something that slips past our conscious thinking is whether our personal energy exudes something positive or negative.
Jerry Clark
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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Paper or China?
Occasionally, I find someone willing to settle for less than they deserve in their relationship. I call it settling for crumbs...
Jerry Clark
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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Build a Better Me
Have you ever thought of continuing to improve yourself after school? All of the years of education required to achieve the level we...
Jerry Clark
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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We hang out in what's familiar.
My friends Ralph and Robin were arguing, as it progressed, Ralph began to get anxious, and his voice elevated. Raising his voice didn't...
Jerry Clark
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.
Four employees are doing the same work for a small engineering firm. Two have been there for less than one year, one for less than two...
Jerry Clark
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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Nagging
Ralph is talking to his friend Robert about Robin. He tells him he is exasperated due to Robin’s griping and complaining. He says it...
Jerry Clark
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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Jealousy
Robin and Ralph have been dating for more than a year and are discussing his ex-girlfriend. Robin reports feeling that his ex is trying...
Jerry Clark
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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