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I'm Stuck at Home and Going Crazy

May 12, 2020 — Chris Grace

Because of some recent circumstances I am stuck at home all day, and while I love my family, I am starting to feel like my boundaries are being pushed—or like I am becoming trapped. What can I do before I go crazy?

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How to be Married in Quarantine

May 6, 2020 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Chris and Tim went live on Facebook last week to talk about how to be married quarantine. The guys go over three tips to help navigate and adapt to the new rules and expectations of the new normal we are all living.

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When Was the Last Time You Gave Yourself Grace?

May 5, 2020 — Jennifer Jones

Having grace with others can be hard, but having grace with yourself can be even harder. When was the last time you slowed down long enough to give yourself a break from your inner critic? Grace to not be perfect, grace to slow down and enjoy your blessings? Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jennifer Jones shared an excerpt from her blog with us this week, identifying common signs of the inner critic and providing healthy replacements for those thoughts that embody true grace.

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Before You Have that Difficult Conversation

April 14, 2020 — Alisa Grace

What should you do before having a difficult conversation? Alisa Grace provides practical wisdom and insight to equip you with three communication tactics to facilitate healthy conversation, no matter how difficult the topic might be.

Confronting Negative Biases

February 5, 2020 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Words matter, and unfortunately, negative words are often the ones that stick with us. Proverbs 18:21 says, "life and death are in the power of the tongue." In this episode, Chris and Tim explore negative biases, where they come from, how they impact relationships, and how to deal with them.

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Benefits To Being Alone In A Chaotic World pt. II

December 3, 2019 — Tim Muehlhoff

In the second part of his two-part series, Dr. Muehlhoff discusses the importance of intentional times of solitude, especially in a world that encourages nothing less than fully-booked schedules and a fast-paced lifestyle. Can you make silence and solitude a discipline in your life?

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Should We Date Even Though I'm Not Attracted?

November 26, 2019 — Alisa Grace

Should I ever date someone that I know I’m not attracted to? I’m worried that it may set the other person up for heartbreak if I do.

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Benefits To Being Alone In A Chaotic World

November 19, 2019 — Tim Muehlhoff

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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Avoid Conflict and Ruin A Relationship

October 15, 2019 — Chris Grace

"I hate conflict, and any confrontations make me physically stressed out. I usually try to avoid it. However, I know I need to have a talk with someone I love because our conflict is just sitting there and simmering, but I don’t know how to start."

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He Has An Overly Friendly Co-Worker

September 17, 2019 — Chris Grace

"My spouse has a co-worker that is overly friendly and it is creating fears, doubts and insecurities in me."

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