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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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4 Things Men Need From Other Men (That They Can't Get From Women)

January 29, 2019 — Paul Friesen

Men need each other. This article by Dr. Paul Friesen explains some of the ways that men and women are different from each other, and four things that men need to acknowledge about the way they connect.

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How Will People Know You Love Someone?

December 12, 2018 — Chris Grace

As Christians, we are supposed to love people, not just in word but also in deed. Does that sound familiar? It's pulled right out of Scripture. We are supposed to show others that we love them by our actions, by doing something for their benefit or their good, even in times of disagreement or difference of perspective. How often does that happen?

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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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Are They Going To Follow Through This Time?

August 14, 2018 — Willa Williams

Have you come across a situation in which a person has a habit of making promises to you but never following through? How do you interact with this person, to ensure the promises do not continue to be unfulfilled?

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Are They Emotionally Dependent? Are You?

August 7, 2018 — Aundrea Paxton

"How do I recognize emotional dependency? I am curious where the line is drawn from depending on someone for support and where that goes too far. How do I deal with someone who might be emotionally dependent?"

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How To Win An Argument - It's Not What You Think!

July 25, 2018 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In this video, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explore some of the easy triggers for arguments in relationships and how to recognize them before spiraling down into an argument.

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How Do I Recognize Manipulation in Relationships?

July 24, 2018 — Willa Williams

"I am in friendships that I am worried might be manipulative. What are some ways that I can recognize manipulation within friendships or relationships?"

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Is Social Media Disconnecting Us? pt.II

May 22, 2018 — Dorothy Littell Greco

Dorothy Greco continues to explore what is going on behind social media use, providing practical advice on how to control your use, rather than letting it control you.

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