Lectionary Living
By Barbara Laymon
Dr. Barbara Laymon, author and host, is a family counselor in clinical practice. She has published a religious novella with Augsburg Books.
Lectionary LivingApr 15, 2020
All God's Creatures Die
Managing the fear of dying is an option
A Bigger View
Perspective changes everything
Persistence
Wondering how life works brings amazing non-answers
Keep Us Ever Mindful
Awareness of the needs of others is part of growing up.
Togetherness
Too little, too much, or just right, it's always there
If I perish, I perish
Sometimes it's enough to know one is doing one's best
Happy
How comparisons get in the way
It Don't Come Easy
Life and Peace, that is.
Healing and So Much More
Motivation matters
Autonomy and Focus
It's up to you - no one else can take your self away
Energy
Good intentions become realities when a person focuses on goals
An Understanding Mind
The great prayers are the humble prayers
Opportunities
Time-limited chances to find the eternal in the mundane
Growing Up
Calming down comes first
Derailed
The inner impact of losing contact with others
What you don't know
Gaps in the family story keep everyone stuck
A Tad of Emotional Maturity
Now more than ever, every bit helps
How the Mighty Fall
The advantages of fear and trembling
Triangles
Seeing how a group is wired can make a difference
Letting Go
Practical realities make a difference
Self-Rule
You too can be a king or queen every day - over yourself
Contemplating a squished cicada
The fear of death gets in the way of living
Not a Pretty Picture (5/23)
Managing oneself can take all day!
Ordinary Life (5/16)
Bringing daily opportunities to know one another better!
5/11 Laying it down
On having a self to sacrifice
Challenging Times (5/2)
Moving from reactive to realistic
Catching On
It takes time to calm down and see
Authors All
How does your life story reflect what you believe?
Easter
If it sounds like a duck and it questions like a duck...
Palm Sunday Crowds
Group pressure is part of life - how one responds is what matters
The Backstory
Small Steps
On avoiding helplessness
Lessons on Being Human
Jesus offers an Anger Management Workshop (RCL 3/7/21)
Today's Gift
Time for Amendment of Life
Repent (2/21)
As needed
Limping Along?
Getting clear with yourself can help
Mother-in-Law (2/7)
Being needed makes a difference
The Real Thing (1/31)
Authenticity is in short supply
Right now (1/24)
No time like the present to start being who you want to be
Avoiding Deceit (1/17)
AKA telling the truth
Epiphanies Happen (1/10)
The problem is noticing when they do.
Tension (1/3)
The pressure to move from confusion to clarity can be a good thing
Freedom
Trying to please others can get in the way
Being human
Mary leads the way
Scripture and Self (12/13)
Looking for meaning? You won't be the first to find it in the Bible!
Moving On (12/6)
Visualizing a way out begins with having an intention in mind
Trying times
Facing tribulation with maturity beas the alternative
Surprise!
The great good news about relationship processes
Talents
A 21st century reminder that much work lies ahead, both individually and co-operatively
Wisdom
How wise girls have more fun