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CATEGORIES: Dating Marriage Parenting Grandparenting Sexuality Spirituality
Recent Articles
Dating
Handling Conflict Constructively
Do you struggle with how to handle conflict? Explore what God has to say about having the tough conversations to live in peace in our relationships.
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Celebrating Singleness: Dating is Not a Goal
Are you eager to leave a life of singleness and step into a relationship? Consider this Biblical wisdom to discover what might be the best life choice.
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Marriage
What to Expect in Couples Counseling
Are you intimidated about seeing a marriage counselor? Learn what you can expect from counseling sessions to reduce your stress and help you find healing.
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Navigating Difficulties with Your Ex
Are you having difficulties with an ex-spouse? Explore and repent of your contribution and consider how you can trust God with a difficult relationship.
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Parenting
Releasing Criticism, Teaching Discernment
Do you have a child who views the world through a critical lens? Consider the ways that you can guide children to foster a healthy thankful perspective.
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Parenting Choices: Punishment or Discipline?
When your child misbehaves will choose to punish or discipline? Choose a grace-filled response that is focused on molding better behavior in the future.
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Grandparenting
Responding to a Difficult Daughter-in-Law
Do you have a challenging relationship with an in-law? Consider how God calls us to live in relationships with one another and seek to heal the brokenness.
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The Difficult Daughter (or Son)-In-Law
Do you have a distant relationship with a daughter-in-law? Consider these compassionate ways to respond to heal tensions and build strong relationships.
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Sexuality
How Sex Changes Relationships
Why is casual sex a bad idea? God designed sex to build the emotional and physical aspects of relationships and transform the individuals and the couple.
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Challenging the Myths of Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Are you wondering how to talk with your children about sex? Debunk the myths and discover how you can bring God's truth to every aspect of family life.
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Spirituality
Self-Care, or Self-Indulgent?
Are you practicing good self-care? Follow God's call for Sabbath rest in your life while recognizing the difference between self-care and self-indulgence.
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Doing Weight God’s Way
Do you struggle with weight loss? Seek a God honoring mindset that properly directs our hope, surrenders our results to God, and seeks him in the process.
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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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