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Our Friends Want To Divorce: How Can We Help?

April 16, 2019 — Paul Friesen

"Some good friends of ours have been having a tough time in their marriage. They are Christians and are considering giving up on the relationship. What can we do to help them keep going?"

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My Family Doesn't Know Me Anymore!

April 2, 2019 — Tiffany Swafford

"I am a college sophomore and I've been trying to move my relationship with my parents into an age-appropriate place. I don't live close to them and I am growing and changing in ways they aren't around to see. I still want them in my life but since we don't live close, how do I grow and encourage them to understand that I am changing and evolving?"

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Do We Really Need To Talk About Finances?

March 19, 2019 — Phillip Rosheim

"My wife and I have pretty similar styles of handling our finances and so we don't talk about our money often. Is that a problem? Why should we talk about money if there doesn't seem to be an issue?"

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Before I Blow Up At My Friend

March 5, 2019 — Jennifer Jones

"I was really hurt by a friend of mine the other day, and I feel it lingering in the back of my mind. I don't want to blow up at them, but I come close to doing that when we hang out together."

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"Should We Take A Break?"

February 19, 2019 — Debra Fileta

"My girlfriend and I have been dating for just over a year now and we have hit a snag. Someone suggested that we take a break for a while. Is that a good idea?"

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Valentine's Day...in July?

February 5, 2019 — Alisa Grace

"I hope I am just in time with my question. Valentine's Day is coming up soon and I really want to make it meaningful for my wife this year. Can you give me some advice? What should I do?"

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One-Sided Marriage: What Do I Do?

January 8, 2019 — Aundrea Paxton

What if in a marriage, only one person wants to stay in the marriage and is working and fighting for the relationship to continue? What would you say to them?

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My Friend Is Making Bad Decisions!

November 27, 2018 — Jessica Brest

"One of my close friends recently got involved with a friend group that is influencing him in a bad way. My friend is a Christian, but this group has convinced him to participate in things that the Bible clearly states is wrong like having sex before marriage and getting drunk often. I’m worried about my friend, but don’t know how or if I can talk to him about my concerns. How do I have a heart-to-heart with a friend who is going down the wrong path?"

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Reconciling After A Fight: How Do I Do That?

November 13, 2018 — Tim Muehlhoff

"This is a two-part question: My friend and I got into an interesting discussion the other day about Halloween and whether Christians should engage or not. Things got heated and we ended angry with each other and frustrated at the conversation. First, can you give some advice on how we might reconcile after the blowup? Second, can you share thoughts about Halloween and how Christians should or should not engage?"

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