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Five Reminders About God for the Graduating Senior

February 18, 2026 — Rachel Pestana

Graduation brings celebration, uncertainty, grief, and hope—all at once. In this reflection, Rachel Pestana shares five reminders about who God is and how He faithfully walks with you into life beyond college.

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A Better Valentine

February 4, 2026 — CMR Staff

Valentine’s Day often carries more pressure than we realize—pressure to feel loved, seen, and celebrated. When expectations go unmet, it can leave us discouraged or disconnected. This reflection invites you to consider a steadier, deeper love—one that remains wide, long, high, and deep no matter your relationship status.

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How to Make the Most of your College Years

January 7, 2026 — Chris Grace

College is a formative season for learning, relationships, and spiritual growth. Drawing from decades of experience as a professor, Chris Grace shares practical, grace-filled wisdom to help students steward their time, build meaningful friendships, and live with purpose during their college years.

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Giving the Gift of Presence

December 24, 2025 — Tatum Munivez

When we’re always looking back, forward, or down at our phones, we risk missing what God is doing right in front of us. This reflection invites us to slow down and rediscover the gift of presence.

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When the Holidays Hurt

December 10, 2025 — Kevin Van Lant

The holidays can be a deeply conflicted time when you’re grieving. While the world celebrates, your heart may feel heavy, out of place, or quietly aching. In this thoughtful piece, Dr. Kevin Van Lant offers ten practical and grace-filled ways to navigate the Christmas season with honesty, tenderness, and hope—reminding you that God meets us gently in our sorrow.

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Four Communication Habits That Destroy Relationships

November 12, 2025 — Tatum Munivez

Conflict isn’t the problem—how we handle it is. Research shows that four common communication patterns can quietly erode connection between couples. But with awareness and intentional practice, we can replace these habits with gentle, humble, love. Here’s how to recognize the “Four Horsemen” and respond with wisdom that builds trust and intimacy.

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The Hidden “Software” Running Every Relationship

October 29, 2025 — Tuvya Zaretsky

Think you and your spouse speak the same language? You might be surprised. Each of us brings a unique “personal culture” into every relationship—shaped by our upbringing, experiences, and assumptions. When those hidden differences collide, misunderstandings can quickly follow. Learning to recognize your personal cultural “software” can deepen empathy, improve communication, and transform how you connect.

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Stop Being Friends with Your Ex!

October 15, 2025 — Debra Fileta

After a breakup, “let’s stay friends” can sound mature and kind—but is it really a good idea? In this blog, we explore why holding on often leads to confusion, resentment, and delayed healing—and how letting go may be the very thing God uses to bring peace, freedom, and the right relationship in His time.

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3 Ways to Prepare Your Marriage for Life’s Hardest Seasons

September 17, 2025 — Chris Grace

What happens when your marriage faces the unthinkable? In this reflection, Chris shares how cancer changed everything—and the three practices that prepared his marriage to withstand life’s hardest storms.

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What No One Tells You About Being Engaged

September 3, 2025 — Tatum Munivez

Engagement is supposed to be the happiest season of your life—so why does it feel so hard? From unexpected conflict and wedding planning stress to spiritual warfare and increased temptation, engagement can be one of the most stretching, refining seasons you’ll ever walk through. In this candid and hope-filled blog, Tatum Munivez shares biblical insight, psychological research, and personal experience to help you navigate the challenges of engagement with wisdom, grace, and unity.

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