This week, Jamie and I discuss how couples can get around the imaginary hurdle of, "We've known each other so long, we have nothing left to say."

10 29 18 Myth Of We Never Talk

This week, Jamie and I discuss our diocesan program, Courageously Living the Gospel . Matthew 10:32; whomever acknowledges me before men, I will acknowledge before My Heavenly Father.  “Men” means “human beings” (in case anyone is forgetting that old use of the language is different from modern usage).  
Homework:  Reflect upon…What is important to you that you hide under a bushel basket? Why are you hiding it? Is it necessary for actual safety and survival, or are you merely uncomfortable with others’ disapproval?  Does it cost you more to bury your true self than to deal with the fact that not everyone will approve of the real you?  With whom can you comfortably discuss these questions?

11 5 18 Courageously Living The Gospel

Moral Injury is not PTSD, and PTSD is not moral injury.  Anyone can develop PTSD from a trauma, and anyone can develop moral injury from being part of, or witnessing, actions that are in violation of their chosen value system.  This can also arise from having a shift in values.  In this clip, Jamie and I discuss briefly discuss moral injury.

11 12 18 Moral Injury

This week, Jamie and I discussed the many benefits of gratitude and assigned "homework" to amplify the benefits.

11 19 18 Gratitude

This week, Jamie and I discuss the season of Advent and preparation for the coming of Christ.

11 26 18 Advent

This week, Jamie and I discuss the importance of generous attention as part of our gift of self to family and friends.

12 3 18 Generosity

Jamie and I discuss the gift of time. We don’t own our time. Refer to  CS Lewis’  The Screwtape Letters – the attempt to trick us into thinking our time “belongs” to us and anything demanded of us is a sort of imposition. Actually, each moment is a gift to which we are NOT ENTITLED.  Hard to grasp, hard to keep in mind!

12 10 18 Time

today Jamie and I discussed how many people return to their faith community – across religions – at major holy days.  This gives regular worshippers an opportunity to be welcoming, friendly – and to follow up with offers to companion the occasional worshipper if they are ready to explore returning to, or turning to, the faith.  For resources, you can visit www.alphausa.org, or contact Stjeromealpha@gmail.com.

1 7 19 Evangelization

Today Jamie and I discuss humility.  Humility doesn't mean thinking you're "lower than dirt," or some sort of false modesty. It includes having an honest, and grateful, assessment of your gifts and abilities and using them for good.

1 14 19 Humility

January 21:  Today, Jamie and I discussed respect in relationships.  How easy it is to be so caught up in our own feelings and wants that we lose sight of the fact that, when we are dealing with another human, we are dealing with an immortal being!

Dr. Lori Puterbaugh

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