If you think the political divide between Republicans and Democrats in the United States can threaten church unity, just consider what it must be like to pastor a church in California that has …
Growing in Kindness
Jodie Berndt has written a fantastic devotional book for married couples. You might be thinking, "Another marriage book? Really?" I get it, but this one really is different. In addition to …
Do Men Have Less Empathy than Women?
I often hear it said that husbands struggle with demonstrating empathy in comparison to most wives. Perhaps this is true, and, perhaps, Dr. Louann Brizendine, a neuroscientist, was onto something when …
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How Your Thoughts Might Be Sabotaging Your Relationships
My friend Debra Fileta has written a new book on how our thoughts might sabotage our relationships. With her love of Scripture and her practical application honed as a licensed counselor, she helps us …
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Dr. Joy Skarka Addresses the Church, Women and Sexual Shame
Originally, I hesitated to post a video on dealing with sexual shame during Easter week, until I realized that Easter represents Christ's victory over our shame. We're going to let everyone see this …
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Fighting to Keep Your Marriage Close When Babies or Children Threaten to Tear You Apart, Part 3
In spite of putting in place strong boundaries and being married with renewed understanding, Debra and John still struggled somewhat after bringing home baby number two. Even if you know what to do, …