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Three Questions to Ask Your Kids Other Than "How's School?"

June 23, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Do you dread that awkward lag of conversation when you sit down to talk with your kid? Sometimes when we have conversations with our kids it can feel like they are complete strangers.

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Building Intimacy Through Conflict and Communication

March 17, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Is it possible for a couple to grow closer through conflict? Chris and Alisa Grace break down how couples can find deeper intimacy using two valuable communication skills. Watch today's video to learn more!

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Tweaking an Average Marriage into a Great Marriage

March 10, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

This week's podcast is an episode of Stories of Hope where hosts Dan Broyles and Michal Wilson embark on conversations with real people who have real challenges. These stories of hope will draw you closer to God and to the people in your life. Ten years into their marriage with two young children, Chris and Alisa Grace both found themselves unhappy, which served as a wake-up call for deeper emotional and spiritual intimacy to develop. Listen to the full story of how they turned an average marriage into a great marriage.

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How to Start a Difficult Conversation

March 2, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Starting a difficult conversation is never easy, but is possible with the right tools. Timing, tone, and phrasing are key components to have a fruitful discussion. In today's blog, author Alisa Grace outlines 7 communication tools that you can use to have a successful, healthy dialogue with your partner or loved one.

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Firefighters for Christ International Partners with the CMR

December 16, 2020 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Joe Lindaman, President of Firefighters for Christ International, joins Chris and Alisa Grace to announce a brand new partnership that will provide resources for firefighters to pursue and develop healthy, Christ-centered relationships.

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Imagine...

November 23, 2020 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We hope you get some sweet time with family and friends (safely) this week despite all the COVID restrictions. We also have some exciting news to share with you. And to do that, we invite you to pause and imagine…

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Dating and Long Distance Burnout

November 17, 2020 — Alisa Grace

My boyfriend and I started dating in February before quarantine. It was lots of fun, so we started doing long distance when COVID hit. We’ve been doing long distance a while now, but he says he's lost energy for the relationship and isn't sure if he wants to continue. Right now we're on a break so we can take a breather, pray about it and think it through. Do you have any advice about “relational burn out” or if this might be a point where we call it off?

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How to Start Spiritual Conversations with Your Spouse

November 4, 2020 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace share practical advice for couples who desire to deepen their spiritual relationship, but aren’t quite sure where to start.

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Give Your Spouse the Gift of Time

October 20, 2020 — Alisa Grace

"I’m the father of a 3-year-old. Neither my wife nor I ever get enough sleep. When our daughter wakes us up in the morning, I try to quietly get her out of the bedroom so my wife can keep sleeping. More often than not, however, my wife spends this time on her phone emailing, texting, and reading news and social media posts. This bugs me. The way I look at it, if one of us can get a little extra sleep, that helps us both. I’m willing to handle the morning routine solo to make that happen. I’m not, however, willing to do it so my wife can get caught up on her work and social life while I fall further behind on mine. But if a gift is a gift—I’m not supposed to say how it gets used, right? Do I have a right to be annoyed here?"

change your thoughts, change your marriage: the power of positive perspective

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Marriage. The Power of Positive Perspective

October 7, 2020 — Alisa Grace

Changing your perspective to focus on the positive qualities of your spouse can completely transform your marriage. Alisa Grace shares four effective steps on how you can start doing this today!

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