Jerry Clark
- May 29
- 2 min
In Memory
Today is Memorial Day. Last week I mentioned that freedom isn't free. We are privileged to have a memorable holiday; let us remember the...
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Jerry Clark
- May 19
- 2 min
Goals and Processes
At the end of last year, I talked about setting goals for the upcoming year. Remember, I asked you to write a letter to be read at...
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Jerry Clark
- May 12
- 2 min
Grace
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, and forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 God’s grace...
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Jerry Clark
- May 5
- 2 min
What's not being said?
Stress in relationships is a common phenomenon that can arise for various reasons. It can be caused by external factors such as financial...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Resentments
[Anger or bitterness at having been treated unfairly.] Resentments in relationships are the accumulation of negative feelings you have...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Feedback
[The feedback definition in this scenario is to provide information regarding a person's reaction to their words or actions to improve...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Sarcasm or Joke?
Robin was having a dreary day. This was odd because she generally began her day with vigor. She decided to take a mental health day,...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Who Am I?
Who am I in your presence? Often, I am in the presence of another and find myself frustrated or not feeling good about myself when I am...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Blurt
People will occasionally make an alarming and difficult comment. I call it blurting.
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Just Breathe
There is a song that goes, "I'm in a hurry to get things done, oooh I rush and rush until life's no fun..." ending with "I'm in a hurry...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Energy
Something that slips past our conscious thinking is whether our personal energy exudes something positive or negative.
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Choices
I am where I am because of the choices I've made. Yes, this is a bold statement, but it's true. Think about it, how often do we use the...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Paper or China?
Occasionally, I find someone willing to settle for less than they deserve in their relationship. I call it settling for crumbs...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 29
- 1 min
WHHAAAAT?!
Blind spots are like a Mack truck that drives through your life, revealing your weak spots, limitations and humbling your reactions. I...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Build a Better Me
Have you ever thought of continuing to improve yourself after school? All of the years of education required to achieve the level we...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 22
- 2 min
A Window of Time.
Ralph wakes up on Saturday morning and makes coffee. Robin joins him a few minutes later. She sees a glass in the sink and says, "You...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 17
- 2 min
We hang out in what's familiar.
My friends Ralph and Robin were arguing, as it progressed, Ralph began to get anxious, and his voice elevated. Raising his voice didn't...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Secrets
Secrets are about doing or saying things that would hurt the ones close to us and cause trust to erode. Some relationships begin with...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 10
- 2 min
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.
Four employees are doing the same work for a small engineering firm. Two have been there for less than one year, one for less than two...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 8
- 3 min
Can You Hear Me?
I had the delightful opportunity of attending a three-day conference this past week. I heard about 15 different speakers talk about...
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