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Stand Up for Yourself Without Putting Your Partner Down: 4 Ways to Effectively Assert Yourself

October 24, 2023 — Jana Anderson

In this week's blog, Dr. Jana Anderson reveals how to speak up for yourself in a way that will not only keep you from belittling your partner but actually help your partner feel known and cared for by you.

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7 Things To Do When A Loved One Has Anxiety or Depression

October 4, 2023 — Chris Grace

Did you know that some 21 million U.S. adults per year struggle with a mood disorder? A spouse or partner who was once approachable and easygoing can become irritable and unhappy, which can erode your connection. What should you do?

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3 Steps to Heal Painful Emotions

September 12, 2023 — Alison Cook

In today's blog author and therapist, Dr. Alison Cook unpacks the complexity of painful emotions and offers three steps towards healing.

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A Man's Guide to Reading Between the Lines

August 17, 2023 — Debra Fileta

InIn today's blog, Dr. Debra Fileta offers three key themes to help men read between the lines, and improve overall communication between men and women.

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Extraordinary Prayer- Husbands Praying With, Over, and For Your Wife

August 2, 2023 — CMR Staff

In today's blog marriage ministry leader Mike Guindon shares the importance of praying with your spouse and urges husbands to fulfill this extraordinary call.

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Should I Actually Ask My Husband to Pray With Me?

July 12, 2023 — CMR Staff

In today's blog marriage ministry leader Jill Guidon shares the power of praying with your spouse and gives practical steps women can take to start praying with their husband.

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3 Ways To Ruin An Apology

June 21, 2023 — Jana Anderson

In this todays blog, CMR Co-director, Alisa Grace and Dr. Jana Anderson offer three examples of ruining an apology and explain how and why to avoid these three practices when seeking forgiveness.

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When Romance Meets Reality

May 10, 2023 — Marilette Sanchez

We are constantly fed ideals and images of what our lives should look like. Popular (and even Christian) culture has romanticized what it looks like when two become one. In today's blog, FamilyLife marriage and family advocate, wife, mother of five, and writer, Marilette Sanchez addresses this disillusionment and shares her story of navigating when romance meets reality.

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Meant for Good

April 19, 2023 — Christy Leach

In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), today's blog shares the story of Biola colleague and sexual assault survivor, Christy Leach. The CMR is dedicated to both honoring and loving the survivors in our lives, as well as actively participating in efforts to raise awareness that helps prevent the evil of sexual assault. We are grateful for Christy's boldness in sharing her story with us all.

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Porn and Relationships: When Are Sexual Struggles A Deal Breaker?

March 21, 2023 — Debra Fileta

Porn is more accessible than ever and is causing immense harm to couple's relationships. It is increasingly difficult for those in relationships to know when their partner's porn use is a deal breaker. Debra addresses this topic, and points her readers to some key things to look for.

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