Robert & Kay Camenisch encouraging and equipping relationships

4 Steps to Inner Peace after an Angry Outburst – Part 1 You’ve done it again. Something hit you the wrong way and you blew your top. You said things you wish you could take back. Your emotions flip between hurt, anger, guilt, and regret until they all tangle together. Storm clouds linger. Is there…

If the books and articles written on how to have a long, happy marriage were gathered in one place, they could fill a library. However, if the wisdom in all those words were brought down to the simplest component, it could be summed up in a word. But there are two problems with that word.…

This morning I received a forwarded email with the following anecdote: A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away,…

I’m excited. Actually, I’m doubly excited. We’re making preparations for having an on-line course to help people find freedom from anger. I’m excited about having one more tool for encouraging people to victory over anger. In preparation for the course, I am working through Uprooting Anger myself—and I’m loving it. A prison chaplain once said…

Quarreling is common among children. Years ago, when quarrels turned to name calling—or tattling—it was common to hear the retort, “It takes a pot to call a kettle black.” It brought to mind pictures of early America houses with black cast iron pots and kettles hanging in the fireplace. The pots and pans—uh, kettles—in our…

Is there a particular person that tends to get under your skin or that most frequently makes you mad? It’s likely your spouse, but could also be another family member or a co-worker. Would you like a simple step to help the situation? It can help you not react as quickly and might even help…

As the calendar turns to a New Year, it’s a natural time to resolve to start over, to make changes that need to be made, hence, the ritual of New Year’s resolutions. Commitments to improve health by exercise or weight loss are probably the most popular resolutions, but if you have come to this site,…

Have a very Merry Christmas, filled with love, laughter, and sharing meaningful fellowship with those you love. Most of all, have an Emmanuel Christmas—one blessed with an awareness of Christ’s presence with you. Indeed, He promised that He will never leave or forsake those who love Him and are called by His name. May He…

Christmas is celebrated as the season of happiness and joy. However, for many, it’s also the most stressful time of the year. When stress builds, you’re one step away from lashing out at innocent people around you. But Christmas joy doesn’t have to be ruined with tension-induced anger. There are some simple steps that can…

Recently, my life has revolved around my husband Robert and his health issues. September 29, he had a sudden heart attack with hospitalization and numerous doctor visits, followed by further hospitalization and quadruple by-pass surgery, plus recovery. I don’t want to repeat those weeks, but it’s been good. The Lord has been merciful and gracious…