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Love in Action

God has been speaking to me clearly. Maybe He is speaking to you too, as we look at a few questions raised by Romans 5:1-11. Do we have that assurance that we are justified not because of anything we have done? We never can be justified that way, Ephesians2:8-9. We can only be justified by our faith in the Lord Jesus, verse 1. If we have that faith and justification do we know His peace? If not, why not? We have access to the Lord Almighty, verse 2, but how keen are we to avail ourselves of the Almighty and … Continue reading →

Stopping Unwanted Behavior by Setting the Alarm

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KISS- Keep It Simple Sweetie. I’m sure you’ve heard this before but when it comes to raising our kids this adage rings true. I’m not sure what prompted me to do this but the last few weeks I have started setting the alarm on my cellphone as a signal to Tyler that I will no longer tolerate any more whining from him after the alarm sounds. Whining is one behavior that seems to be getting out of hand. What surprised me about setting the alarm is that it has worked well. A simple idea but very effective. Here’s how I … Continue reading →

Expressing Wants and Feelings…or Complaining?

If I was to sit down with a dozen parents and start up a conversation about the things that our kids do that really drive us batty—I would be willing to bet that whining and complaining would be towards the top of the list (the list of parental complaints, of course!). However, like most things in life, I think one child’s complaining can be another’s way of expressing him or herself. Somehow, as parents, we might be able to help our children reach a balance and learn how to express themselves—without coming across as being a whiner or a complainer. … Continue reading →

Are You Doing Too Much Whining?

We all need to vent and share our frustrations and “issues.” As home business owners, we may think we have more than our fair share of trials and tribulations. However, as the main representative of our home-based business, it is important to keep the whining and negative attitude in check—especially when dealing with customers, prospects, and vendors. Sometimes whining is hard to catch. We may spend so much time working alone or in isolation that when we make contact with a listening ear, we just need to vent. We may vent about other customers, a negative experience with a vendor … Continue reading →

How To Make Your Child Whine-free

In the September 2005 issue of Parenting , noted author and parenting expert Dr. William Sears talks about a behavior that’s near and dear to me— whining. Like a lot of kids his age, Tyler has the bad habit of whining and when he does —it makes me cringe. I’ve asked him nicely not to do it but so far this behavior has not lessened much. Like the parent who wrote in to Dr. Sears wanting to know how she can stop the behavior, Tyler’s whining is driving me up the wall. Fortunately, Dr. Sears offers some valuable tips on … Continue reading →

Translating Those Barks, Whines, and Yelps

When I first got my Lally, she tended to play a little rough. I talked to the shelter’s favorite trainer about it, and she suggested that whenever Lally played too rough, I yelp like a puppy: high pitched, short, and loud. I felt kind of silly, but I tried it… and it worked! Dogs may not understand “OUCH!” but they know that pain-filled yip and tend to back off when they hear it. Experts divide a dog’s sounds into five different types: the whimper or whine, the yelp, the growl, the bark, and the howl. The whimper is high pitched … Continue reading →