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Our marriages can easily become stale amid life's chaos. Is it regular enough, though? The foundation for a more in-depth examination of what it means for a marriage to flourish rather than survive is laid out in Ephesians 5:25, which reminds us, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved...
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In Christian life, love and faith are deeply connected. Today, we delve into a vital question: Is intimacy meant only for marriage? Intimacy is a unique connection involving our body, soul, and emotions. Although it is a gift, when and how should we give it to others? This concerns our...
Today's dating has become so blurry that we now consider situationships normal and acceptable. Not for you. Not for brave daters.
Into you or using you? This is one of the most important questions we need to answer when newly dating someone.
I haven't forgotten to write up Day 3 of the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence Conference - I WILL get to it (all my notes are made ...
Part 4 of Why Did Jesus Come To Earth ? There are 2 main reasons Jesus came to save us. Close fellowship with Him, and to continue God's mission work.
What do you and your family do for Christmas? Maybe you meet with a group of friends and do Advent to prepare your hearts for the coming of Jesus. Or maybe you decorate the tree as a family every year. Or maybe you sing Christmas hymns together. Whatever your family traditions are, have you ever wondered where they came from? Of course, the more specific traditions probably came from your family, but what about the Christmas tree, wreaths, or stockings? Where did all of these traditions come fro
When welcoming a new child into your house, there are important considerations. Learn about helping your foster child adjust to a new home.
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Embarking on the journey of modern romance and discovering a genuine connection rooted in Christian values is both exciting and sometimes challenging. Today, the digital world significantly shapes our social interactions, and for those seeking love within the Christian community, the right dating app can be a guiding light. Let...
Kirk has received heavy criticism recently for simply appearing on a Focus on the Family program.
Guest post by Josh Bondoc Over the last three Sundays, the sermons from 1 Peter have touched on the revolutionary fact that the believer’s true family is his/her spiritual family as opposed to his/her physical family. Peter has told us that believers have been truly born again by the eternal word of God (1 Peter
You love your family. But truth be told, there are one or two members you’re just not excited about seeing at your next holiday get-together.There’s nothing horribly wrong with them. They just rub you the wrong way. Perhaps they’re a bit too critical. Or they’re always bragging about how much...
A powerful piece of becoming more resilient to shame is learning how to share our shame stories and finding a safe, caring community in which to share them.
Family can get really messy over the holidays. My family growing up was one big mess on every-days. Fighting. Arguing. Yelling. Crying. And eventually, a lot of forgiving. If ever there is a place to learn about forgiveness…to practice forgiveness…to struggle with forgiveness…it is in the context of family. And interestingly, it is in the context of family where the word forgiveness first shows up in the Bible. Read more...
I love books. I am a card-carrying, certified book nerd. (Card carrying means I have a library card.) In the third grade, Mrs. Thomas had a chart with our names, and she placed a star beside our na…
It's safe to say that the Industrial Revolution was not started based on the premise of loving our employees. Many big business people needed workers, and many workers needed jobs, so they fulfilled one another's expectations, but very few of those workers felt loved or appreciated.&nbs
On Monday, November 7, 2022 I was sitting in a hotel room in Iowa when I received one of the […]
Good leaders are appreciative of the people they lead. They must learn to offer praise well. That’s easier for some leaders than for others.
Joan Rivers (a comedian who started in the 60s appearing in nightclubs) catchphrase was, “Can we talk?” I think she wanted people to enter into meaningful dialog about current issues. She must have…
Trauma changes you in all ways. What you once believed often evolves into a different perspective, but it’s not all for the worse. Here are 4 ways that sex and intimacy changed for me after t…