“Relationships”
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Out with the Old and In with the New: A Hope-Filled Reflection for the New Year
The Bible says God has already begun the work of making things new, but why do we so often miss it? As we enter a new year with our hopes and dreams, Dr. Chris Grace reminds us of God’s promises and the hope we have in Him.
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FFCI Neighbor Love Initiative
Imagine opening your email to find this in your inbox...
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Firefighters for Christ International Partners with the CMR
Joe Lindaman joins Chris and Alisa Grace to announce a brand new partnership between Firefighters for Christ International and the Biola Center for Marriage and Relationships!
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Why Are Holidays So Tense?
Dear CMR,
With Christmas around the corner, as a student, I’m a little overwhelmed – ok, really overwhelmed. I want to make things meaningful and enjoyable with my friends and family, but in the past things have been tense. Do you have any practical tips or things I can do proactively to make this Christmas season joyful and keep my sanity?
Signed, Overwhelmed and Worried
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Should I Turn the Other Cheek?
Dear CMR,
"Recently, I've had to deal with an individual that is difficult, manipulative, and often downright mean. This relationship can be agonizing at times, but shouldn't I turn the other cheek? Isn't that how we're supposed to deal with challenging people?"
Signed,
Turning the Other Cheek
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Dating and Long Distance Burnout
Dear CMR,
My boyfriend and I started dating in February before quarantine. It was lots of fun, so we started doing long distance when COVID hit. We’ve been doing long distance a while now, but he says he's lost energy for the relationship and isn't sure if he wants to continue. Right now we're on a break so we can take a breather, pray about it and think it through. Do you have any advice about “relational burn out” or if this might be a point where we call it off?
Signed,
Long Distance Burnout
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The Power of With
We were made to be in relationship with others. As this challenging season of quarantine seems to drag on, Willa Williams shares how we can seek others and shares the power and hope that can be found in connecting with others.
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How Coronavirus Strengthened My Marriage
Life was a fast-paced sprint until COVID-19. The world shut down and life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. In today’s blog, Natalie Comstock talks about the blessing in disguise that this was for her marriage. She shares how slowing down and reevaluating what matters most in life is a gift that we can all learn from in this unique time.