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112: Three Ways to Listen Well in 2021

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 112, Three Ways to Listen Well in 2021. When I give workshops on how to listen well I like to give examples of both good and bad listening. I usually use samples of both from Facebook posts or catchy cartoons. But these

112: Three Ways to Listen Well in 2021John Certalic2021-09-22T13:21:21-05:00

111: How to Find Rest in Difficult Circumstances

Often when we’re tired and burdened, Jesus shows up in unusual ways, inviting us to find rest in him in the midst of difficult circumstances. Keep reading to learn How to Find Rest in Difficult Circumstances. Have you ever found yourself so weary and tired because of a

111: How to Find Rest in Difficult CircumstancesJohn Certalic2021-09-22T13:15:38-05:00

110: Relationships We Didn’t Choose

Relationships we pursue, that we choose, can be fulfilling because they meet a need we have. We have a measure of control in these relationships. They are the low-hanging fruit of the relational world. But relationships we didn’t choose can be just as fulfilling and life-giving. Keep listening

110: Relationships We Didn’t ChooseJohn Certalic2021-09-22T13:21:24-05:00

109: Rekindle Relationships by Remembering

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 109, Rekindle Relationships by Remembering. Because of the global pandemic, it had been about 15 months since my wife Janet and I last saw our friend in person. I’ll call her “Katherine,” a name I’m making up because she is a very

109: Rekindle Relationships by RememberingJohn Certalic2021-09-22T13:21:28-05:00

108: When Our Family Rejects Us Jesus Understands

The most rewarding relationships are often found within our own families. But they can also be the most challenging, as well. Fortunately, people of faith can draw comfort from Jesus knowing that he understands what it’s like to grow up in a family that has difficulties when it

108: When Our Family Rejects Us Jesus UnderstandsJohn Certalic2021-09-22T13:11:39-05:00

106: How to Have a Great Family Vacation in 2021

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 106. At the time of this recording here in the US, we are turning the Covid-19 corner. More and more people are getting out and starting to think about taking a vacation. I hope that’s true for you in whatever part of

106: How to Have a Great Family Vacation in 2021John Certalic2021-09-22T13:11:42-05:00

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