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Your questions answered on a Friday

Your questions answered on a Friday

Live stream Q&A starts in just 5 minutes! Join me live and ask your most important questions (or weird questions...up to you)! 8pm CST.

Join me live tonight for a special Q&A stream where I take your questions, and I'll answer anything you ask =] 8pm CST right here on Facebook.

Join me live tonight for a special Q&A stream where I take your questions, and I'll answer anything you ask =] 8pm CST right here on Facebook.

Live stream begins in two minutes! 10am CST. Don’t miss out on the fun and I’ll answer any question you ask!

The time I kissed a girl and then...

Live today at 10am CST! Hear when I kissed a girl and all [email protected]?! broke out! Family fun tips and your questions.

Show starts in 2 minutes! Join me live on Facebook for unicorns, abduction and your questions (no matter what question) answered live at 10am CST.

That time I was abducted in India

The live stream starts in one hour! Don't miss today's show because I have unicorns and the story of my own adduction in India today! 10am CST.

Today at 10am CST I'm back live on Facebook! Unicorns and my adduction rule the show today! Tune in or listen on your favorite podcast app!

How is everyone handling social distancing or quarantine? How can we help?

Two minutes and counting till the live stream starts! Q&A at the end of the show live! Can't wait to hang with you all at 10am CST.

A man’s greatest fear...surprise colon checks!

The live stream Comedy Hour starts in just one hour! Today you get to hear one of the most embarrassing moments of my life!

Apologies for yesterday's technical failure on the live stream! Back today at 10am CST and looking forward to taking your questions and bringing a smile to your face during this difficult season for our country!

PSA Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic – UPDATED!!!

There is so much uncertainty right now, but taking extra precautions isn't going to hurt anyone. This is good information and we wanted to pass it on to our followers. Stay safe my friends!

https://youtu.be/sjDuwc9KBps

PSA Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic – UPDATED!!! IMPORTANT EDIT FROM NIH DATA: COVID-19 LIVES ON CARDBOARD FOR 1 DAY. SEE SOURCES BELOW. This is t...

[03/26/20]   Sorry everybody! Had major technical issues. Will hopefully try again later today.

My comedy hour is about to start at 10am CST! Make sure and join me live on Facebook. Q&A, family tips and surprise colon exams!

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The great poop attack

Unfortunately I was an adult when the great poop attack happened after passing out for mysterious reasons!

Don't forget, going live today at 10am CST to provide a little bit of levity to your day. I'm sharing one of the most embarrassing events of my life!

The monsters under your bed are real!

Don't forget it's day two of the Michael Smalley Comedy Hour! Live at 10am CST. Today's show is titled: The Monster Under Your Bed is Real!

The Michael Smalley Comedy Hour

Join us today 10 AM CST

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Awwwwwwww. I needed this pick-me-up today.

A baby elephant is stuck upside down in a gutter, while a pride of lions are closing in...

The empathy of elephants never ceases to amaze me! 🙏

[03/20/20]   Out of curiosity, how isolated is everyone right now?

1) Not at all. Living normal. 😳
2) Being cautious, but still going out. 😬
3) Going out as needed, mostly staying/working from home, still seeing friends and family. 😎
4) Very limited, only going out when unavoidable and very careful contact with people 🤐
5) Full lockdown - no one in or out. 😷

[03/17/20]   Are schools closed where you are? For how long? Let us know - location too!

Just as you are, we are watching the world around us and trying to adjust to the ever changing situation. We have couples scheduled for intensives and they are worried about travel restrictions and coming into contact with the Corona-virus. We are also hearing an outcry of fears about the economy, job security, and the cost of the intensive program. We have spent the last few days developing something to answer these problems.

We have modified our 1, 2, and 3-day Intensives to be done virtually. You will be able to attend a full intensive - from the safety of your home, using your computer or phone. We are trying to meet our couples where they are - using Skype, Zoom and Face-time. The format of the intensive will remain the same - it will be private, just you and your spouse with your coach. We have GREATLY reduced the fees in an effort to help our couples during this crisis. This opportunity will only be available until we can return to business as usual. *Coach availability may be limited.

If you would like more information on this new program, Please reply to this email (we promise to check it), or call/text us today (800) 975-8748.

Bible found unharmed after truck engulfed in flames

Wow!!!!

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/bible-found-unharmed-after-truck-engulfed-in-flames

fox26houston.com A Bible was left sitting on top of the carnage, sustaining only minor damage on the back cover and a bit of water on the pages.

Don’t forget to Spring forward tonight!

Her View From Home

Oh man!

Wow. Guys. This is powerful.

“I’ve got it,” I blurted out loudly, as heat flooded my face.

The store was empty, there was no one else in our line, and I watched this man slowly turn, his jaw dropped open.

I turned to the cashier.

“Please put everything back. I’ll get it all.”

“Are you sure?” the cashier said, with shock in her voice.

I nodded while looking at the girl and the boy. Their eyes were like saucers.

“Yes, absolutely. I can go ahead and swipe my card.”

I look at the dad. He’s crying now.

The stock marketing is taking a dive and COVID-19 is spreading. It’s easy to get caught in the panic. Panic has never made anything better. It doesn’t feel good internally, it doesn’t help us think clearly, and it doesn’t have the power to change anything. When you find your thoughts ruminating on one topic that sends you into anxiety, it’s important to take control.

There’s another approach when bad things are happening and that’s to ignore them completely. I like to think of this as sticking your head in the sand and pretending everything’s fine. You are completely disconnecting from reality and it’s not a healthy response either.

We have panic on one end and ignoring on the other. The best place to be is somewhere in the middle. You are aware of what’s happening but not owned by it. You prepare as you can without going overboard. Don’t spend all day watching the news or reading everything you can get your hands on. Check on things now and then, but spend most of your day doing what you used to do like work, study, be with friends and family, read something enjoyable, go for a walk, prepare and eat meals, clean, shower, sleep. In general, take care of yourself and don’t get swept up in the panic.

Have you heard the phrase “Running around like a chicken with its head cut off”? When I was young I had friends who lived on a farm. One time when I was there they butchered a chicken for dinner. They chopped its head off and it ran around for awhile without any direction what so ever. It’s a visual of panic. We’re running around in a frenzy but the rational part of our brain is not engaged. We are controlled purely by the emotional part.

Put your head back on. It’s really hard and sometimes impossible to do on your own when you reach full panic mode. It’s best not to let yourself get there. Start practicing now. When it comes to things that are not completely within your power to stop, find out what you can do that is healthy, legal and wise. Take time periodically throughout your day to breathe deeply a few times. With each exhale feel the tension in your muscles loosen. This will allow more oxygen to get to your brain so you can think more clearly and stay away from panic.

~Karen Thacker, LPC, Smalley Coach

If you would like to find out more about seeing Karen Thacker for one of our private intensives, please reach out for a free consultation.

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Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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Photo of dog keeping boy company during time-out goes viral

Oh man, Did y'all see this? How adorable is that.

fox26houston.com “I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”

Would you share some of your favorite date night ideas? We need some fresh ideas!

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Are you ready for some football?!?!?!

Would love to see photos of all the foods you’re making.

*Legal Disclaimer*
Michael Smalley does not approve of this post - he is definitely not here just for the commercials 🙄 #ThisEmployeeDoesntWatchSports #ILikeFoodAndCompanyThough #PostAPicture #SuperBowlSunday #Foodie #ChurchFirst

Sometimes it is HARD to find the joy, but God is ALWAYS good!

If you need help finding your joy, let us see how we can help.

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Submission looks much less scary these days... For empowered women of today submission seems like a dirty word. Freedom can come when we recognize it’s not up to us to do it all! We don’t have to be the Holy Spirit- we need to step back and allow God to his part. How would your life be different if you said to yourself “God I submit to You, do what only you can do!”

Great resources for parents!

Online Safety. Do you know what your children are watching online and who they are messaging?

National Online Safety have put together some fantastic resources for parents and carers about social media apps, online games and trending issues so they can have informed discussions with their children. All resources, plus much more can be accessed from the National Online Safety website:

https://nationalonlinesafety.com/resources/wake-up-wednesday/