Do I have to?
Many years ago, a good friend of mine, JD, from our church was having kidney failure and had to go to dialysis three times a week. His...
Jerry Clark
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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Rich or Poor
Not long ago, I was talking to an elderly couple. I laughed and cried when I spoke to this couple who told me, "When we got married, we...
Jerry Clark
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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You Are Not My Cop
As all relationships go, Ralph and Robin find themselves in the slump of catching each other doing things wrong or majoring on each...
Jerry Clark
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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Routine Mode
When I say the Lord's Prayer or the Pledge of Allegiance, I test my memory rather than committing to the words that call me into action....
Jerry Clark
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Thank You for Your Service
Veterans who wear hats or other memorabilia to distinguish themselves do so because they desire to be recognized for their service. I...
Jerry Clark
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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Use It or Lose It.
I often talk to folks about what they want. I hear answers like happiness, more money, a better job, better health, etc. I often find...
Jerry Clark
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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What's Your Purpose?
Often, I find people I talk to are stuck in their roles in life. When I ask them what their purpose in life is, I get a variety of...
Jerry Clark
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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Unheard Clanging Gong
Too many times, I hear these words, "I've said it a million times, but no one is listening, and there is no change." These words are...
Jerry Clark
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Mentors
George was my mentor from 1996 until he passed away in December 2020. He was one of the most amazing men I have ever known. He was a...
Jerry Clark
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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What? Record my conversations?
I love my work, and having the opportunity to bring clarity and relief to relationships is rewarding. As I listen to conversations, it is...
Jerry Clark
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Two Dollars' Worth of Guff
Ralph and Robin have been married for 11 years. They have a fractured relationship. It has been eroding for the past three years. It has...
Jerry Clark
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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First Responders
Do you ever wonder what it is like when the ones you love go to work, and you know they may be in harm's way? I am mainly thinking about...
Jerry Clark
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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Give It Away
Have you ever been trapped in a relationship where you're receiving what you don't want? Perhaps it's negativity, mistrust, or even...
Jerry Clark
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Small Steps
What are you living for? Where are you going? Knowing the answer to these questions can provide a great sense of purpose. However,...
Jerry Clark
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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What others whisper…
I talked to someone who was describing their manager as harsh and negative. He was great at managing everything but his people. This...
Jerry Clark
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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So what?
I often encounter something that stops me in my tracks. It is so easy to get derailed. When my plan doesn't get implemented, or I get...
Jerry Clark
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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Adam, Eve, and the snake
Blame has existed since time began and has played a vital role in the downfall of relationships. The blame game started in the story of...
Jerry Clark
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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Silence is Golden
“Silence is one of the greatest arts of communication.” ~Marcus Tullis Cicero Have you ever pondered the idea of silence being an art of...
Jerry Clark
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Who is culpable here?
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you feel your voice doesn't matter? Talking to someone who is grumpy, growly, stern,...
Jerry Clark
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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Erosion
Looking back on their relationship, Ralph and Robin discussed what it was like when they first met and married and how the relationship...
Jerry Clark
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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