Monthly Archives: May 2025

Pulled Away

You’ve heard it before: If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. Let me add: If you want to make God smile, ask Him about His plans. I realize how radical a shift it is for Americans … Continue reading

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PTSD is not just on or off; there are degrees and varying types. Not every trauma provokes PTSD. After talking with some folks who were diagnosed with it, the common thread seems to be a sense of betrayal. When that … Continue reading

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I had a dream last night — a nightmare, actually — that reminded me of something. PTSD: post traumatic stress disorder The label “PTSD” itself is overwrought, as if having it applied to you is a death sentence. The term … Continue reading

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