Understanding Self-Control
“You can either calm yourself down our I’ll calm you down.” Ever heard these words or better yet said them yourself? Truth be told we want our kids to have self-control but it seems we’re engaged in an...
View ArticleA Few Good Quotes:
Here are a few good quotes from chapter 5 of the book “Life on Mission” which our Wednesday morning men’s group is going through right now. These quotes caught my attention this week so I thought I’d...
View ArticleCloudy Vision? Check Your Perceptions.
A lot of times when we need help and talk to a wise friend what we learn is the result of the other person being able to see us and the situation from a different perspective. This is what is …...
View ArticleChristmas Holiday Stress?
For many, this is a time of year is filled with a mixture of emotions, including lots of stress. Here are four quick tips to help you with Christmas holiday stress: Purpose Remember the reason for the...
View ArticleLook Back and Move Forward
As you evaluate the past year and prepare for the New Year, remember these tips: You can’t change the past. You can learn from 2014 by taking an honest look at the year. If repentance is needed, then...
View ArticleInterview and Story from Local TV Station about Divorce Month
Mark Baldwin was interviewed as part of a story by local TV station, WBBJ, for their story about January being the month when the most divorce filings occur. “Baldwin said to avoid going to the divorce...
View ArticleResolving Marital Conflict
Married couples fight. The real question is how well do you argue? Not, can you win the argument but rather how well do the two of you resolve your arguments? This is a common question and often a...
View ArticleSerenity Prayer – Full Length
Many people have heard of the serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference. But did you know...
View ArticleEmotions
Having trouble controlling your emotions? Don’t worry it’s more common than you think. Take some time to evaluate what you believe and think about situations. This may help you gain a different...
View ArticleLet Go or Redeem?
Sometimes when a client has negative thoughts and emotions aimed at an individual in their life, therapists will have the person write a letter to that individual. Often this is done not with the...
View ArticleThe Road Ahead and the Past Behind
Have you ever thought about the function and benefit of a rearview mirror? There have been many times when I was driving and I glanced up to look at the rearview mirror only to find that there was a...
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