| A Sense of Family | Building Better Relationships |
Calling All Parents--- Teachers Wanted |
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| A Sense of Family | Mar-April 96 GCN p. 12 | K. Meeker | No |
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Intro: There are many losses throughout the course of a human life, but few are as painful or as mind-numbing as the loss of a sense of family. In today's climate of job transfers, broken marriages and disenchanted adolescents, blood bonds are often stretched to the limit, or seem to be meaningless. The result can be an acute feeling of loneliness and detachment, which causes some to spend a lifetime searching for relief, trying everything from drugs to gangs to psychoanalysis. Some are fortunate enough to find a "non-blood" family that offers acceptance, traditions and a sense of security. For many of us that family was the Church. SubHeads: 1. The family treasures its legends and characters 2. the family has a person and/or place that serves as a focal point 3. The family makes a conscious effort to gather as a people. 4. The family views itself as a link between the past and the future 5. A strong family cherishes its traditions and rituals. |
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| Building Better Relationships | July-Aug 98 GCN p. 5 | D. Winnail | No |
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Life is full of challenges! One of the greatest is learning how to handle problems that arise with other individuals. We often ask ourselves, "How am I supposed to deal with difficult people."---whether at school, on the job, in our families or even in the Church. Are there sound ways to cultivate better relationships with people who are hard to deal with? Are there proven principles that work? SubHeads: The Power of Patience Sweet Revenge? Understanding Is Vital Give of Yourself Be Resourceful |
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Calling All Parents--- Teachers Wanted |
Oct-Nov 97 GCN p 15 | J. & M. Hendren | No |
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Intro: For two hours an attentive crowd watched eight teams compete in the fair's most popular event, the ox pull. It didn't take long for spectators to learn the animal's names and pick out their favorites. Handlers, too, were in or out of favor with the crowd, depending on their methods of control. The best handlers commanded their teams, shouted praises and never lashed with their whips. The best teams worked together with strength and cooperation. SubHeads: 1. Start with desire 2. Pay attention to what motivates 3. Ask good questions 4. Stay focused and simple |
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