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Am I Being Manipulated?
Dear CMR,
I am in friendships that I am worried might be manipulative. What are some ways that I can recognize manipulation within friendships or relationships?
Signed,
Curious and Questioning
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Benefits To Being Alone In A Chaotic World pt. II
In the second part of his two-part series, Dr. Muehlhoff discusses the importance of intentional times of solitude, especially in a world that encourages nothing less than fully-booked schedules and a fast-paced lifestyle. Can you make silence and solitude a discipline in your life?
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Should We Date Even Though I'm Not Attracted?
Dear CMR:
Should I ever date someone that I know I’m not attracted to? I’m worried that it may set the other person up for heartbreak if I do.
Signed,
Willing, But Unsure
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Benefits To Being Alone In A Chaotic World
Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discusses how setting aside distractions for meaningful times of solitude with God empowers us to live out His difficult call to truly live unselfishly.
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How Do We Makeup After A Disagreement Got Heated?
Dear CMR,
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?
Signed, Slightly Spooked.
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Trick or Treat? Do We Participate or Not?
Dear CMR,
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?
Signed, Slightly Spooked.
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How To Do Everything In Your Power To Support Their Marriage
No marriage is immune from struggle. Because we are part of the body of Christ, we have a corporate responsibility to support each other, particularly when things get difficult.
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Avoid Conflict and Ruin A Relationship
Dear CMR,
I hate conflict, and any confrontations make me physically stressed out. I usually try to avoid it. However, I know I need to have a talk with someone I love because our conflict is just sitting there and simmering, but I don’t know how to start.
Signed, Conflicted and Stressed