Author Archives: drstoop

How Stress Becomes Depression

Posted on January 20, 2015 by drstoop

How Stress Becomes Depression Depression is an everyday experience for many.  About 15% of the population struggle with its crippling effects at any given time.  For years, depression has been defined as a chemical imbalance in the brain.  While that … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Tongue

Posted on January 6, 2015 by drstoop

The Power of the Tongue Who of us hasn’t had the experience of saying something we wished we hadn’t said?  It’s a universal issue, and it has been for centuries.  Ini the book of James, we read about the difficulty … Continue reading →

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No New Year’s Resolutions For Me

Posted on December 30, 2014 by drstoop

No New Years Resolutions For Me It’s that time of year.  The old year is almost gone and the new year marks a new beginning.  So it’s time to write out your New Year’s resolutions.  Not me!  I’ve lived long … Continue reading →

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Living Until You Die

Posted on December 23, 2014 by drstoop

Living Until You Die I recently participated in a “Celebration of life” service for a friend.  He loved golf, and he died just after he had hit probably his best drive ever.  Those playing with him said he watched the … Continue reading →

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Attitude Is Everything

Posted on December 18, 2014 by drstoop

Attitude Is Everything I’ve always thought of myself as being twenty years younger than my actual chronological age.  I think I started thinking this way gradually in my 30’s.  I don’t really act twenty years younger than I really am, … Continue reading →

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Great Advice for Older People–Don’t Act Your Age!

Posted on December 16, 2014 by drstoop

  Don’t think your age, either!  The Wall Street Journal had a article recently saying that if you want a sharp mind, don’t act our age..  Based on a large study in France, researchers found that 89% of the subjects … Continue reading →

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I’m Back, or Will Be Tomorrow

Posted on December 14, 2014 by drstoop

Well, I am back.  Sorry for the break, but I had an urgent deadline on a book –The Gifts of Life Recovery.  We (Steve Arterburn and myself) got the assignment around June, but didn’t get a contract until mid-August, and … Continue reading →

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Psalm 21

Posted on August 11, 2014 by drstoop

Psalm 21 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord!     He shouts with joy because you give him victory. 2 For you have given him his heart’s desire;     you have withheld nothing he … Continue reading →

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Psalm 20

Posted on August 6, 2014 by drstoop

Psalm 20 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry.     May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. 2 May he send you help from his sanctuary … Continue reading →

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Psalm 19

Posted on August 4, 2014 by drstoop

Psalm 19 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God.     The skies display his craftsmanship. 2 Day after day they continue to speak;     night after night they make him known. 3 They speak without a … Continue reading →

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