By: Dr. James Bachman Dear Parson, We are working on a living will and wondering if it is right to withhold hydration and nutrition to help expedite death? God says in Deuteronomy 32:39, “I kill, and I make alive.” Psalm 68:20 says, “…unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.” James 4:15 says, For…
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Parson to Person
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By: Dr. James Bachman Dear Parson, I struggle with tobacco and alcohol. Any suggestions? All substance abuse is tougher to quit than most humans can do on their own. God is your best helper (Psalm 46:1). 1. Pray for repentance and forgiveness. Then seek a godly, gentle friend who will teach you and help hold…
“Dating as an Adult” – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, First, do you get a lot of questions? Because I would think everyone would be too embarrassed to ask for help because these are small towns around here. And now, my real question. I am an adult and am dating for the first time in about 20 years. Yep, that’s me… divorced. …
A New Year’s Resolution – Miss C
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It’s Time for Another Edition of Unsolicited Advice from Miss C! Have you ever noticed that when a year comes to an end, we tend to get a little introspective? Sometimes this is a good thing because it gives us a chance to reflect on the many and often forgotten blessings from the year. Other…
The Christmas Spirit – Miss C
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Another Edition of Unsolicited Advice from Miss C, I recently saw a Facebook post that screamed, “ONLY 3 MORE PAYCHECKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!” I admit, I panicked. Every year, the holidays seem to just jump up on me, and when I realize just how much…the stress hits. For those of you who know me outside of…
“Perfect Potato Salad” – Miss C
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Unsolicited Advice from Miss C Greetings Fair Readers, What is the best life advice you have ever received? I remember sitting in my Gram’s’ trailer, I was 11 or 12 years old. I was crying over a lost friendship. My best friend had just given a letter explaining why she didn’t want to be my…
Ask Me, Miss C – Dating at 30
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Dear Miss C, I am in my mid 30s and would like to start dating again, but I am not having much luck actually finding people to date. I live here. I know pretty much everyone (limits options). I am settled into a church, no options there. I don’t really go to bars (and don’t…
“Should I Just Apologize?” – Ask Me Miss C
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Dear Miss C, Okay, so here is the thing. Last week, I said something that I know hurt my friend. I told her that her relationship problems are her own fault, for being too needy all the time. I want to apologize, no not really, because I am not sorry. She needs someone to be…
Frustrated Mom! –Ask Me… Miss C!
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Dear Miss C, I am a parent of a very willful teenage girl. She is 14, thinks she knows it all and is very stubborn. I have looked online for things to try with her, but mostly what I find is how to deal with stubborn toddlers. My girl is beyond that, and I am…
