Too many of us think that anger is like flatulence: it's an uncomfortable feeling that grows bigger and bigger, but if you just let it out, you'll feel so much better. Anger doesn't work that …
Are You Married to a Selfish Spouse?
Victoria (not her real name) is married to a selfish spouse. She prays for him. She encourages him. She seeks ways to serve him. Her husband soaks it up but hasn’t learned to give half as much in …
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Something Jesus Will Never Say
“Faithful” isn’t the most exciting of words. It’s kind of boring. You won’t read of a Nicholas Sparks’ hero telling his girlfriend, “I just want to be faithful to you my entire life.” A movie won’t …
How Do Young Parents Take a Sabbath?
“Parenting” begins with something we call “labor” and the work never ends for at least two decades. In many ways, “parenting” and “working” are synonyms. You can’t stop being a parent when your kids …
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Your Greatest Need In Marriage Isn’t What You Think It Is
One hundred and eighty degrees is how hot I like my chai tea lattes, and it’s also the difference between what I initially thought my greatest need in life is compared to what God thinks it is. Most …
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The Best Marriage Is… A Truly Sacred Marriage
You can read all the “how to” books you want. You can apply all the fun little intimacy exercises, burn through all the clever conversation starters, or exhaust half a dozen “date night” idea books. …
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