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How to Do Secret Valentines: A Fun ‘Family Builder’ Idea

February 2, 2021 — Susan Yates

Many of us have not been able to be with our family members during this pandemic season. Adult children haven’t seen each other, cousins often can’t be together. Saddened by being apart, we wonder, “What can we do to build the closeness that we long for?” Here’s one easy idea!

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Stuck at Home: How Simply Reframing Your Circumstances Can Actually Make You Feel Happier

January 26, 2021 — Chris Grace

Being stuck at home has been a unique and individual experience for everyone. Some may be coping well while others are unfortunately not. In this blog, Dr. Chris Grace shares how simply reframing your circumstances can actually make you happier.

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Is Your "Check Engine" Light On?

January 12, 2021 — Matthew Williams

Do you feel tired and overwhelmed? 2020 presented plenty of challenges that are going to take time to recover from. In today's blog, Biola professor Matt Williams offers 7 tools to help you "check your engine" to assess your well-being.

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Out with the Old and In with the New: A Hope-Filled Reflection for the New Year

January 5, 2021 — Chris Grace

The Bible says God has already begun the work of making things new, but why do we so often miss it? As we enter a new year with our hopes and dreams, Dr. Chris Grace reminds us of God’s promises and the hope we have in Him.

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FFCI Neighbor Love Initiative

December 16, 2020 — CMR Staff

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Why Are Holidays So Tense?

December 15, 2020 — Darcie Hultberg

With Christmas around the corner, as a student, I’m a little overwhelmed – ok, really overwhelmed. I want to make things meaningful and enjoyable with my friends and family, but in the past things have been tense. Do you have any practical tips or things I can do proactively to make this Christmas season joyful and keep my sanity?

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How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations in a Superficial World

December 8, 2020 — Susan Yates

As we approach the holidays, family communication will become more and more prevalent. Often times, it can be difficult to have meaningful conversations. Susan Yates shares six steps to have significant conversations with family and how to raise great conversationalists.

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Which Ring Are You Wearing?

November 24, 2020 — Jackie Bledsoe

Marriages go through different stages and seasons. While at times these can be challenging and difficult, there is a path towards growth and fulfillment. Bestselling author and international speaker Jackie Bledsoe shares a model for a lasting and fulfilling marriage based on his book, The 7 Rings of Marriage.

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Listening Beneath the Noise

November 10, 2020 — Dorothy Littell Greco

We were made for connection and communication. In order for connection to happen, we must learn to listen. In this blog, Dorothy Greco shares how purposeful listening leads to meaningful interactions and intentional communication.

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The Power of With

October 27, 2020 — Willa Williams

We were made to be in relationship with others. As this challenging season of quarantine seems to drag on, Willa Williams shares how we can seek others and shares the power and hope that can be found in connecting with others.

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