Tag: Christ
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How to Deal with Unwanted and Lingering ‘Grief’ this Christmas
Christmas time can be a time to make and remember sweet memories even as it also triggers grief because of those very memories or lost opportunities. Typically, this is because of the loss of loved ones either because they died near Christmas long ago or because itâs one of your first Christmases without them. Sometimes […]
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How to Face Suffering Like Jesus and Why it Helps
This is a golden oldie I’ve pulled from my vault, written years ago. I hope it encourages you in every struggle and trial you face in life or marriage. Anyone who knows me well, knows Iâm not much of a crierâat least not someone who usually cries publicly. But put me through a time of […]
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10 Inspiring Ways Troubles Can Be Used to Ignite Joy
I remember the moment like it was yesterdayâthe day I recognized the unbreakable link between troubles and joy. Ironically, that day and moment happened more than 20 years ago. đ My husband had just been called to pastor a church. And we were so excited to get started on that new journey. During those first […]
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How to Find Hope When You Feel Cursed in Marriage
I entered marriage with the mistaken impression that it would always feel much more joyful than painful. Ironically, my parentâs marriage should have proven the opposite of that reality for me! đ Donât misunderstandâitâs not as if my marriage hasnât had plenty of joyful moments. Itâs just that the joys have ALWAYS been mingled and […]
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How to Apply and Integrate Your Identity in Marriage Troubles
Staying in an unrelenting and difficult marriage can really take a toll on your sense of identity, making you feel as if you donât know who you are apart from what you do. People often try to fix this problem by doing more or different thingsâlike exercising more so that you feel and look better. […]
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The Unfair Task to Love a Mate Who Won’t Love Back
I grew up in a family that wasnât very open with statements of love for each other. So I went into dating and marriage with a larger than average love-hunger. This drove me to expect a larger portion of love than any âlove interestâ could humanly feed me. As you can imagine, this put tremendous […]
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