Category: Forgiveness

The Healing Potential of Christmas Spirit

PART 2 ARTICLE 6 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Sitting in the warmth and comfort of my Blue Foot Café, soothed by the gentlest instrumental Christmas music, I pause dreamily as I contemplate this season, its meaning, past, present, and future.  The holidays have the mind-boggling power to deliver both joy and sorrow, wonder and…
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Healing Through Forgiveness… Overcoming Obstacles to Joy

PART 1 ARTICLE 23 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ We all desire joyful lives, don’t we? But joy isn’t something that arrives on its own; it’s a gift we must actively work toward, often requiring a fundamental shift in how we think and what we believe. Our thoughts can either block joy or pave the…
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Alcoholism and Its Ramifications … Doug’s Story By: Christa and Doug Johnson

PART 1 ARTICLE 9 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ This is a deeply personal and heartbreaking story, but we hope it offers comfort and insight to those impacted by the nightmare of alcoholism. My husband Doug’s journey with alcoholism began in college, eventually leading to a devastating stroke at age 54, 15 years ago.  …
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The Everlasting Human Need For Unconditional Love!

PART 1 ARTICLE 4 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Reflecting on our families of origin, we’re often filled with a mix of love, joy, and cherished childhood memories, and inevitable feelings of disappointment and sorrow. These family dynamics shape us profoundly, leaving deep imprints on our emotional expectations and perspectives on unconditional love. At first,…
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Breakups in Search of Self… A Tribute to Big Al

PART 1 ARTICLE 3 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Who could have predicted that a teenage marriage, lasting only four years, would become one of the most transformative gifts of my life? Al, my first husband, left a legacy of wisdom that changed me forever, and for that, I am deeply grateful. Just yesterday, while…
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