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4 Expectations that Transform Hopelessness
Recently our nation has experienced yet another tragedy through a devastating tornado that hit near Oklahoma City. As we as a nation grieve, I’m reminded that many of us face terrible trials and times of loss in this life. But I’ve found that when I change my expectations in the times of trouble, God…
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How to Deal with Nit-Picky Perfectionism in Marriage
Do you ever feel like you can never satisfy your husband because he expects perfection from you? Are you constantly being challenged by your wife to do something her way, and in her opinion, the only right way? Is your marriage beginning to feel like a competition with only one winner? If you answered “yes”…
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5 Languages of Apology
I hear a lot about Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages, and I believe this book can be very useful for a couple struggling with communication, conflict resolution, and bitterness. However, Dr. Chapman and coauthor Jennifer Thomas also wrote The Five Languages of Apology, giving us a greater understanding of how to express our regret and…
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The Blessing of a Health Scare
The “Share Your Story” for May is byKim Hall who blogs at Too Darn Happy My husband and I were blissful spenders. While we didn’t take on lots of debt, we also didn’t have an emergency fund. The sad reality is that for years we were completely unaware of how close we regularly walked up…
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You Always Have a Choice
This is something that I often forget when the heat is on. I feel like I need to step in and take control of the “wall” I’ve just hit. I think that by wagging my boney finger in that walls face, it will move or, better yet, bow to my commanding voice! I think that…
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What are the Triggers in Your Relationship?
My husband and I had a conflict the other day. Hard to believe, I know, since I’m the queen bee of messy marriage! So I asked his permission to share a generalized version with all of you. Maybe you can learn from our mistakes … It was dinnertime and my son inadvertently interrupted me. So…
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How Flabby is Your Forgiveness?
I have a weekly routine of exercise. When I miss it, like the break I took last week when I was out of town at the Exponential Conference in Florida, I can feel it when I get back to my usual routine. It doesn’t take more than a week to feel “flabby.” That’s true of…
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Feeling Stuck? {& Book Giveaway!}
If you’re like me, there’s always going to be some area in your life where you feel “stuck”—especially if you’re in a marriage that’s messy from time to time. {And who doesn’t have that?} Maybe you feel stuck with a spouse who … Won’t take responsibility. Or who constantly criticizes you. Or who pushes you…
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8 Questions – Knowing When to Confront
There are times when we should address a problem and times when we shouldn’t. Often there is confusion about just when or if it’s right to proceed. Here are 8 questions or areas of concern to consider when you’re at that crossroad. My prayer is that they might bring you greater clarity on when to…
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Make Hard Choices Because of Christ’s Love
Lately I’ve been feeling discouraged about my daily tendency to repeat certain sins. I often let pride, fear and selfishness reign instead of reaching out for and clinging to God. I’ve noticed it in the smallest of details in my day. Not just choosing wrong actions, but dwelling on sinful thoughts like they’re a melting…
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