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What Singles Want Marrieds To Know

July 2, 2019 — Lauren Miller

More than sitting across a coffee table and updating you on our life moment to moment, we want to share life with you. We want to be involved in the mundane parts, to learn from your experience, and feel a sense of belonging. These are just a few of the things that we want married couples around us to know.

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Saying Goodbye To FOMO and Envy

June 18, 2019 — Dorothy Littell Greco

Social media can bring a lot of relational issues with it when it is a consistent part of our lives. While it connects us to the lives of people around us, it also can bring envy and fear of missing out (FOMO) over what is happening to others.

What Happens When Life Goes Sideways?

May 15, 2019 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

"We want to fix it. We do want to provide answers. There's a fear when we hear somebody start to question God and we feel like we've got to fix that for them right away..." We continue the conversation with Dr. Ed Uszynski in this podcast episode. After a car accident that severely injured his leg, as well as the death of a close friend and the loss of a friend's grandson, Ed reflects with us on what he needs most in the dark moments following a tragedy.

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Keeping In Touch After College

April 9, 2019 — Jessica Brest

To say goodbye to finals and exams is a dream! But to say goodbye to some of my closest friends…?

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Before I Blow Up At My Friend

March 5, 2019 — Jennifer Jones

"I was really hurt by a friend of mine the other day, and I feel it lingering in the back of my mind. I don't want to blow up at them, but I come close to doing that when we hang out together."

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4 Things Men Need From Other Men (That They Can't Get From Women)

January 29, 2019 — Paul Friesen

Men need each other. This article by Dr. Paul Friesen explains some of the ways that men and women are different from each other, and four things that men need to acknowledge about the way they connect.

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How Will People Know You Love Someone?

December 12, 2018 — Chris Grace

As Christians, we are supposed to love people, not just in word but also in deed. Does that sound familiar? It's pulled right out of Scripture. We are supposed to show others that we love them by our actions, by doing something for their benefit or their good, even in times of disagreement or difference of perspective. How often does that happen?

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My Friend Is Making Bad Decisions!

November 27, 2018 — Jessica Brest

"One of my close friends recently got involved with a friend group that is influencing him in a bad way. My friend is a Christian, but this group has convinced him to participate in things that the Bible clearly states is wrong like having sex before marriage and getting drunk often. I’m worried about my friend, but don’t know how or if I can talk to him about my concerns. How do I have a heart-to-heart with a friend who is going down the wrong path?"

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Reconciling After A Fight: How Do I Do That?

November 13, 2018 — Timothy Muehlhoff

"This is a two-part question: My friend and I got into an interesting discussion the other day about Halloween and whether Christians should engage or not. Things got heated and we ended angry with each other and frustrated at the conversation. First, can you give some advice on how we might reconcile after the blowup? Second, can you share thoughts about Halloween and how Christians should or should not engage?"

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Are They Going To Follow Through This Time?

August 14, 2018 — Willa Williams

Have you come across a situation in which a person has a habit of making promises to you but never following through? How do you interact with this person, to ensure the promises do not continue to be unfulfilled?

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