Jerry Clark
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Rich or Poor
Not long ago, I was talking to an elderly couple. I laughed and cried when I spoke to this couple who told me, "When we got married, we...
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Jerry Clark
May 29, 20232 min read
In Memory
Today is Memorial Day. Last week I mentioned that freedom isn't free. We are privileged to have a memorable holiday; let us remember the...
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Jerry Clark
May 19, 20232 min read
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...
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Jerry Clark
May 12, 20232 min read
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...
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Jerry Clark
May 5, 20232 min read
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...
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Jerry Clark
Apr 28, 20233 min read
Resentments
[Anger or bitterness at having been treated unfairly.] Resentments in relationships are the accumulation of negative feelings you have...
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Jerry Clark
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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,...
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Jerry Clark
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Blurt
People will occasionally make an alarming and difficult comment. I call it blurting.
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Jerry Clark
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Energy
Something that slips past our conscious thinking is whether our personal energy exudes something positive or negative.
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Jerry Clark
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Paper or China?
Occasionally, I find someone willing to settle for less than they deserve in their relationship. I call it settling for crumbs...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 6, 20232 min read
We Teach People How to Treat Us
How subtle can that be? We continually teach people how to treat us with every action and conversation in which we engage. Ralph and...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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...
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Jerry Clark
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Blind Spots
Some of you know but some may not know, I have written a book, Blind Spots in Relationships What I don't know I don't Know about Myself.
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Jerry Clark
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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...
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Jerry Clark
Feb 20, 20232 min read
The Critic
It's easy for us to present happiness and contentment—it is generally how I portray myself to others. However, sometimes "the critic"...
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Jerry Clark
Feb 17, 20232 min read
My thinking is not your thinking.
I don’t know about you, but my mind becomes unbridled when I see or hear people say things or do things that I wouldn't. It is easy for...
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Jerry Clark
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Be Your Hero
I don't know about you, but when I wake up without an agenda, it's effortless to doddle around, get my coffee, and plant myself in front...
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