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Recent Articles
Dating
How do I know if this is who God wants me to marry?
How do you know if the person you are dating is the one God wants you to marry? Consider these important qualifications before stepping into marriage.
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Am I Drinking Too Much Alcohol?
Are you concerned about how much alcohol you or someone you love is drinking? Consider God's leading and explore the role that alcohol has in your life.
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Marriage
Spiraling Into Self-Pity
Are you frustrated with the amount of chores that are falling to you? Consider whether you are engaging in self-pity or practicing sacrificial love.
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How Do I Forgive
Forgiving those who have hurt you can be difficult. We want to forgive someone, but we don't know how. Check out this Biblical wisdom for forgiving others.
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Parenting
8 Things Your Kids Will Complain About Now and Thank You for Later
What behaviors are important to teach your children to prepare them for adulthood? Discover important skills your children will be grateful they learned!
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Empathy: A Parent’s Secret Weapon
Are you struggling with your child's emotional outbursts? Discover the value of tuning in to the emotions being expressed and responding with empathy.
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Grandparenting
Should we Confront Fellow Christians on Social Media?
Should you confront the lies that you see fellow Christians posting on social media? Let God's love guide you to care for one another and act with wisdom.
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Managing Covid Conversations
Has COVID-19 become a source of tension in your relationships? Practice effective listening and speak your truth with love to help preserve relationships.
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Sexuality
Cultivating Intimacy in Your Marriage
Struggling with intimacy in your marriage? God designed us for intimacy in body, mind, and Spirit. Marriages thrive when connection is made in all areas.
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Initiating Sex with Your Spouse
Do you struggle with initiating sex with your spouse? Choose to be vulnerable enough to seek physical connection and demonstrate love to your spouse.
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Spirituality
Praying Psalms: God's Gift for Sleepless Nights
Are your anxious thoughts keeping you awake at night? Consider the gifts of the psalms for expressing your anxious thoughts and finding true peace.
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Bearing One Another's Burdens
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? During This time of global distress, Christians can practice Christ’s love by bearing one another’s burdens.
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Recent Devotions
Rule the Words of My Mouth
Do you ever say words you regret? Consider what scripture says about our speech and learn to use words with care so that God is glorified in our speech.
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How We Communicate Has Consequences
Struggling to communicate with your family? Consider this Biblical wisdom for establishing healthy boundaries to create loving communication in your home.
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Seeking God First in Courtship
Has your dating relationship become more important than God? Consider Biblical wisdom for keeping your priorities aligned so that God is sought first.
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