Jerry Clark
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)
I have mentioned our veterans meeting each Thursday evening at our church. It was formed to see what could be done about the veteran...
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Jerry Clark
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Do I have to?
Many years ago, a good friend of mine, JD, from our church was having kidney failure and had to go to dialysis three times a week. His...
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Jerry Clark
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Routine Mode
When I say the Lord's Prayer or the Pledge of Allegiance, I test my memory rather than committing to the words that call me into action....
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Jerry Clark
Oct 30, 20232 min read
What's Your Purpose?
Often, I find people I talk to are stuck in their roles in life. When I ask them what their purpose in life is, I get a variety of...
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Jerry Clark
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Unheard Clanging Gong
Too many times, I hear these words, "I've said it a million times, but no one is listening, and there is no change." These words are...
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Jerry Clark
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Mentors
George was my mentor from 1996 until he passed away in December 2020. He was one of the most amazing men I have ever known. He was a...
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Jerry Clark
Oct 20, 20232 min read
What? Record my conversations?
I love my work, and having the opportunity to bring clarity and relief to relationships is rewarding. As I listen to conversations, it is...
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Jerry Clark
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Two Dollars' Worth of Guff
Ralph and Robin have been married for 11 years. They have a fractured relationship. It has been eroding for the past three years. It has...
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Jerry Clark
Oct 9, 20232 min read
First Responders
Do you ever wonder what it is like when the ones you love go to work, and you know they may be in harm's way? I am mainly thinking about...
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Jerry Clark
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Give It Away
Have you ever been trapped in a relationship where you're receiving what you don't want? Perhaps it's negativity, mistrust, or even...
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Jerry Clark
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Small Steps
What are you living for? Where are you going? Knowing the answer to these questions can provide a great sense of purpose. However,...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 25, 20232 min read
What others whisper…
I talked to someone who was describing their manager as harsh and negative. He was great at managing everything but his people. This...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 18, 20232 min read
So what?
I often encounter something that stops me in my tracks. It is so easy to get derailed. When my plan doesn't get implemented, or I get...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 11, 20232 min read
Adam, Eve, and the snake
Blame has existed since time began and has played a vital role in the downfall of relationships. The blame game started in the story of...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Silence is Golden
“Silence is one of the greatest arts of communication.” ~Marcus Tullis Cicero Have you ever pondered the idea of silence being an art of...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Who is culpable here?
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you feel your voice doesn't matter? Talking to someone who is grumpy, growly, stern,...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Listen to Yourself.
Couples and families come into my office locked into arguments that create defensiveness and emotional pain which is difficult to dispel....
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Jerry Clark
Sep 12, 20222 min read
The balance of the three-legged stool.
Have you ever found yourself in conversations doing any of these things? Filibustering or trying to convince Avoiding or abandoning the...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Do you like Superhero movies?
Superman, Ironman, Spiderman, or Flash? What's not to like about a hero who wears a cape and can fly in to save you from grave danger at...
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Jerry Clark
Jul 24, 20222 min read
Alleviate Anxiousness
I think we have all been there, our son, daughter, or someone we care about comes to us and says, “I am not smart enough!”, “I am not...
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