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Benefits of Communication and Conflict Resolution

July 4, 2017 — Willa Williams

Family therapist Willa Williams dives into the physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits of good communication and conflict management, helping you develop the skills necessary for a happy, healthy marriage.

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7 Reasons We Fail to Communicate and Resolve Conflict Well

June 20, 2017 — Willa Williams

In this first in a series of three blogs, Willa Williams (MA, LMFT) describes seven reasons why we fail to communicate and resolve conflict well.

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3 Reasons You Need a Dad

June 13, 2017 — Aundrea Paxton

In this candid blog based on her relationship with her own dad, Dr. Aundrea Paxton, Psy. D, breaks down three reasons why everyone needs a dad in their life, whether it is their biological father or another father figure.

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The Forgotten Discipline of Solitude, Pt. 3

May 30, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff offers practical ways to engage with God in solitude and counter our negative thoughts about others with prayer.

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The Forgotten Discipline of Solitude, Pt. 2

May 23, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

In today's blog, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explores practical ways to exercise the discipline of solitude, which can strengthen our relationships.

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Are You the Mother-in-Law You Always Hoped You'd Be?

May 9, 2017 — Alisa Grace

In today's post, Alisa Grace provides practical suggestions on how to become the best mother-in-law you always hoped you'd be.

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The Forgotten Discipline of Solitude, pt. 1

April 25, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

In today's blog, 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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Welcome To My World: Tips to Help You and Your Spouse When You Disagree About Money

April 11, 2017 — Shane Enete

In today's blog, Shane Enete, Assistant Professor of Finance at Biola, looks at various approaches to finances and explores different tactics to help couples find a middle ground with their money.

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The One Sentence Explosion

March 28, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explores the negative effects of unexpressed conflicts and how Scripture helps us deal with anger and work through disagreements in a God-honoring way that actually protects and restores our relationships

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Healing the Hurt When Someone Crosses a Boundary

March 14, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff breaks down the different categories of communication and offers ways to foster reconciliation after a communication boundary has been crossed.

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