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Feeling the winter blues? What's the relationship between winter blues and community? http://wp.me/p3ChCC-vU

Winter Blues and Community "Snowy Tree and House" by adamr, image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net According to psychologist Dr. Stephen Ilardi, one of the top six ways to prevent or treat depression is just being with others. But in winter, New Englanders tend to see others less often, possibly contributing to the winter blues as much as, if not more than, the grey skies. [ 607 more words. ]

Are common interests a necessary glue for lasting relationships? http://wp.me/p3ChCC-vv

Are Common Interests the Glue of Relationships? “Two Horses In The Snow” by chrisroll. Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net Do you ever feel that some relationships "get off the ground" more easily than others? Why do you think that is? Unbreakable bonds stabilize and empower the rest of our community. But what does it take to develop those strong cords in the first place? This post continues our exploration of what it takes for our relationships to having staying power. [ 365 more words. ]

Ever wonder if your hospitality even matters? The Heart of Hospitality Pt 2, Your Part Matters http://wp.me/p3ChCC-ux

The Heart of Hospitality Part 2, Your Part Matters Photo courtesy of aopsan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Welcome to Part 2 of my three-part post on the Heart of Hospitality—those states-of-heart we need before we can welcome others into our presence and community. In Part 1 I claimed that we each need a solid sense of home in God’s love ourselves before we can truly be hospitable to others. The good news is, that home in God's love is readily available to all of us who would receive it. [ 317 more words. ]