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CATEGORIES: Dating Marriage Parenting Grandparenting Sexuality Spirituality
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Dating
Finding a Healthy Self-Image
Do you struggle with a negative body image? Consider the wisdom of Psalm 139 to discover your God-given identity and begin to see yourself as God does.
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Advice for High School Dating
Wondering what advice would be helpful for navigating high school dating relationships? Consider this biblical wisdom for a healthy perspective on dating.
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Marriage
Build friendship into your marriage
Is your marriage relationship lacking companionship? God designed us for relationship so be intentional about building friendship into your marriage.
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Where You End and I Begin: An invitation to healthy boundaries
Creating healthy boundaries in life requires a recognition of what things are within our control and what things are outside of our ability to control.
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Parenting
Parenting Teens for the Faint of Heart
Are you overwhelmed with the task of parenting teens? Discover wisdom from the Bible from a parent in the midst for navigating these challenging years.
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Being Present with Our Kids
Do you worry about being able to provide your children what they need? Follow God's example of coming down to our level and dwelling with us to show love.
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Grandparenting
Being Grandma, Not the Babysitter
Are you a grandparent who is always made to step in to babysit? Consider how you can come alongside to offer care while setting loving, respectful limits.
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Making the most of living with extended family
Living with extended family can be a challenge and a blessing. Discover healthy guidelines for creating an environment of mutual cooperation and respect.
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Sexuality
Sex: It doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
Does your spouse look at sexuality differently than you? Learn how your spouse approaches sex to create a healthy sexual relationship in marriage.
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Too Busy for Sex?
Are your married lives too busy for sex? Build intimacy into your daily lives to guide your relationship to be all that God designed marriage to be.
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Spirituality
Surviving and Thriving after Mid-Life
Are you facing a mid-life crisis? God's word gives our lives perspective as he gives us gifts and opportunities to serve him and advance his kingdom.
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I Didn’t Sign Up For This
Are you struggling with life's detours? Life is not a direct and even course, expect that there will be detours but know God walks through them with you.
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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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