Exploring the Sunday scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary from a family systems view; Centering daily life around the Sunday readings through questions for reflection; Becoming more oneself and more connected with others. Dr. Barbara Laymon, author and host, is a family counselor in clinical practice. She has published a religious novella with Augsburg Books.

Managing the fear of dying is an option --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Perspective changes everything --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Wondering how life works brings amazing non-answers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Awareness of the needs of others is part of growing up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Too little, too much, or just right, it's always there --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Sometimes it's enough to know one is doing one's best --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

How comparisons get in the way --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Life and Peace, that is. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Motivation matters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

It's up to you - no one else can take your self away --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Good intentions become realities when a person focuses on goals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

The great prayers are the humble prayers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Time-limited chances to find the eternal in the mundane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Calming down comes first --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

The inner impact of losing contact with others --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Gaps in the family story keep everyone stuck --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Now more than ever, every bit helps --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

The advantages of fear and trembling --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Seeing how a group is wired can make a difference --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Practical realities make a difference --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

You too can be a king or queen every day - over yourself --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

The fear of death gets in the way of living --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Managing oneself can take all day! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Bringing daily opportunities to know one another better! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

On having a self to sacrifice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Moving from reactive to realistic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

It takes time to calm down and see --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

How does your life story reflect what you believe? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

If it sounds like a duck and it questions like a duck... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Group pressure is part of life - how one responds is what matters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

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On avoiding helplessness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Jesus offers an Anger Management Workshop (RCL 3/7/21) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Time for Amendment of Life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

As needed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Getting clear with yourself can help --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Being needed makes a difference --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Authenticity is in short supply --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

No time like the present to start being who you want to be --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

AKA telling the truth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

The problem is noticing when they do. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

The pressure to move from confusion to clarity can be a good thing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Trying to please others can get in the way --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Mary leads the way --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Looking for meaning? You won't be the first to find it in the Bible! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Visualizing a way out begins with having an intention in mind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Facing tribulation with maturity beas the alternative --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

The great good news about relationship processes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

A 21st century reminder that much work lies ahead, both individually and co-operatively --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

How wise girls have more fun --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message

Humility allows a person to sleep at night --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barbaralaymon/message