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October 2014

October 10, 2014

8 Habits of Healthy Couples

My newest book, When Divorce Is Not An Option: How to Heal Your Marriage and...

September 2014

September 12, 2014

Your Marriage IS Worth Saving–And YOU Can Save It.

When Divorce is Not an Option: How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Everlasting Love...

September 02, 2014

Are You Thriving? 5 Ways YOU Can Live A Fuller Life.

Self-help books (including a couple of my own--see here and here) often talk about thriving...

August 2014

August 11, 2014

Innocence Restored–Hope for Those Who Have Suffered Indignity and Abuse

One of the most heartbreaking aspect of my work with victims of abuse--whether verbal, physical,...

July 2014

July 01, 2014

“This Book Changed My Life”

Every once in a while the Holy Spirit allows me a glance at how he's...

June 2014

June 11, 2014

The Four Components of Wisdom

I think most of us would like to be wise, or at least hope to...

May 2014

May 14, 2014

The Difference Between Reasons and Accountability

A friend of mine posted this reflection to her Facebook page. I thought it offered...

January 2014

January 09, 2014

Orthorexia–When “Eating Right” Goes Wrong

I read a fascinating article at Christianity Today about an interesting twist on problem eating. ...

November 2013

November 20, 2013

Overcoming Bitterness: 5 Steps for Healing the Hurt that Won’t Go Away

No one wants to be bitter. It sneaks up on us. Bitterness is unforgiveness fermented. ...

September 2013

September 14, 2013

Check out the New Book Trailer for our new title, “Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving & Thriving in the First 5 Years.”

The release is Sept 23rd but you can pre-order here! Or, starting Monday 9

August 2013

August 20, 2013

COMING TUES on More2Life Radio: Coping with Frustration

Coming Tuesday: Coping with Frustration--Everyone gets frustrated from time to time, but while it's common...

June 2013

June 25, 2013

COMING TUES on MORE2LIFE RADIO: Get A Hold of Yourself!

Coming Tues on More2Life: Get A Hold of Yourself! We all have times when we...

June 17, 2013

Coming Monday on More2Life Radio: FORGIVING YOURSELF (Plus, Win a Free Book! Details below…)

Coming Monday on More2Life: Forgiving Yourself--The Theology of the Body sets a high bar for...

June 12, 2013

What Can the Theology of the Body Teach Us about Managing Stress?

"I'm so busy!" "There isn't enough time!" Seemingly universal laments. Life is filled with opportunities...

June 11, 2013

Coming Tues on More2Life Radio–The Compassion Challenge (Plus, Win a Free Book! Details below.)

Coming Tuesday on More2Life: The Compassion Challenge-- We are all called to be compassionate, but...

May 2013

May 23, 2013

Coming Thurs on More2Life Radio: Overcoming Resentment —PLUS WIN A FREE BOOK. DETAILS BELOW!

Coming Thurs on More2Life-- Overcoming Resentment: When others hurt us or fail to live up...

May 07, 2013

Can I Trust You?

It can be difficult to know whether you can trust someone in the first place....

April 2013

April 30, 2013

Anger vs. Wrath: What’s the Difference?

Anger is a common enough emotion. Everyone gets angry from time to time, and anger,...

April 19, 2013

Cultivating Joy

Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thess 5:16-18). That's a tall...

April 16, 2013

When Tragedy Strikes, Remember Who You Are

Whether we are reacting to the headlines out of Boston or dealing with personal tragedies,...

April 10, 2013

It is Not Good for Man to be Alone

Genisis 2:18 tells us, "It is not good for man to be alone." The theology...

April 08, 2013

I Totally Did Not Plan This…

But here you go. Do you remember this and this? Now there's this... Provocative new...

April 02, 2013

Newsflash: Yelling isn’t Communicating.

I talk to a lot of people who have a hard time with their temper...

March 2013

March 28, 2013

Savior of the Week

Pope Francis offers a helpful reality check to the self-help culture. We need to “go out”,...

March 22, 2013

Coming Friday on More2Life Radio: What’s In YOUR Basket?

What's in YOUR Basket? As we enter into Holy Week and get ready for Easter,...

March 20, 2013

Trust in the Lord and you Shall Renew Your Strength (Isaiah 40:31)–A quiz to test anxiety.

Trust. Mystical Theology tells us that that path to unioin with God evolves through three...

March 19, 2013

Pope Francis, “Keep watch over your emotions!”

In his homily for his installation, Pope Francis reflected on the "vocation of protector" so...

March 19, 2013

Post-Partum Depression: More Common than Previously Thought

A new study finds that 1 in 7 moms experience post-partum depression, many of whom...

March 19, 2013

Coming Tues on More2Life Radio: When Feelings Attack!

Coming Tues on M2L: When Feelings Attack!-- Our emotions are a natural part of us...

March 18, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day for Mon 3/18: Forgive Your Spouse

In Sunday's gospel, we're reminded that only "he without sin" may cast the first stone. ...