Right away, I need to insert a caveat. Couples need to fight. Click here for a post that is specifically about that topic. In this particular section of the world wide web, however, we’re going to stay focused on couples who fight more than they actually need to. Is this you? If so, take heart, […]
We are born with many personality traits. Psychologists talk about the “Big 5” personality traits which exist in just about every study on personality. These 5 traits include openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Personality theorists insist that we are born with some level of these 5 traits. In general, these personality traits remain pretty
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I have just been asked to speak at a retreat in Georgia in late January! It will be designed for mothers and teen daughters and the theme verse will be Hebrews 6:19-20 “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.”
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Castle Oaks Evangelical Covenant Church has asked me to speak on December 29th during Advent. My message is called “Simeon Waits for the Savior” from Luke 2. We’ll be addressing the experience of unmet expectations. Click here for examples of how Dr. Veronica engages on spiritual topics. Here is the full sermon from Dec. 29,
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The Connection Church has asked me to speak on October 20th – this will be my first time preaching there! I’ll be speaking about love through humility. Click here to see examples of how Veronica speaks.
Love through Humility: Speaking at The Connection Church Read More »
Dillon Community Church has asked me to speak on October 13th – this will be my first time preaching there! I’ll be speaking about joy. Click here to see examples of how Veronica speaks.
Joy: Speaking at Dillon Community Church on October 13th Read More »
My daughter is writing a research paper on the problems that arise when folks aren’t able to delay gratification. Instead of waiting to read her final project (ha ha), I decided to write a bit about what I’ve seen in the therapy office. You may ask, “Do people come to you because they can’t delay
Delayed Gratification? Not right now… Read More »
I have been thinking a lot about personality differences between spouses. These differences are pretty stable over time and can cause couples so much angst. One common difference is in how we approach life: actively or passively. I believe there is a way to face these differences redemptively. Read on to learn more. This personality
Do You Approach Life Actively or Passively? Read More »
Castle Oaks has asked me to speak again on September 8th – the current series is called “For The Love”. My message is called “It’s Not About You” and I’ll be speaking about loving one another through humility.
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One of the ways I encourage folks to stay attached to their spouse is to accept them. When we get married, we are often under the illusion that our spouse is just right, exactly how they are. Within a couple years (or sooner), we realize they are off just a bit. By year four, we’re
Are you an Internal or External Processor? Read More »
