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The Never-Ending Argument: How To Settle It

August 13, 2019 — Paul Friesen

​It is said there are issues that couples will never agree on, ones they will always fight about. Yes, it is true there are issues couples will never agree on. No, they do not always need to fight about them. Yes, couples can manage this tension.

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5 Ways My Parents Shaped My Spiritual Life

July 30, 2019 — Lauren Miller

“My parents did more than teach me how to walk as a believer and honor Christ in all things; they showed me.”

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Sex, Pornography, & Relationship Health Scale

July 18, 2019 — Chris Grace

Sexuality as designed by God—within the context of marriage—is joyful, pleasurable and relationship strengthening. It is a gift from God to be enjoyed.

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Growing Up Biracial: How I Learned To Embrace Diversity

July 16, 2019 — Jennifer Jones

“Our mother married our father during a time when interracial marriage was unacceptable, in 1969, two years after interracial marriage was legalized, and most of her family disowned her.”

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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.

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Take Courage: Pushing Through Fear In Dating

May 21, 2019 — Hannah Munoz

“I knew running wasn’t the answer, because over time, it would suffocate the relationship I wanted to grow.”

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Just Going In Circles: Changing Conflict Patterns

May 7, 2019 — Keith Edwards

Partners in most marriages start with high levels of positive feelings toward one another. How can things change after years of being together?

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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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You Just Fought: Now What? 3 Steps to Repair After a Fight

March 12, 2019 — Chris Grace

How do you repair your relationship after an argument and restore the connection you had? This article explains some research behind arguments and how to resolve things in a healthy way.

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