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Are You Leaving God on Read?

March 16, 2021 — Lynnaea Martin

What do you do when the world starts returning to normal? Calendars that were once empty are filling up again, and life is picking back up its pace. It's normal to feel anxious about responsibilities and expectations that felt second nature, especially after a year like 2020. In today's blog, Lynnaea Martin encourages readers to accept daily invitations from God to receive more of His abundance so you can also extend it to those around you.

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What to Do if Your Sibling is the Worst

March 9, 2021 — Aubrey Martin

You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. However, you can choose how to treat your family. In today's blog, Aubrey Martin shares some tips to make your relationship with your sibling not just tolerable, but enjoyable!

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How to Start a Difficult Conversation

March 2, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Starting a difficult conversation is never easy, but is possible with the right tools. Timing, tone, and phrasing are key components to have a fruitful discussion. In today's blog, author Alisa Grace outlines 7 communication tools that you can use to have a successful, healthy dialogue with your partner or loved one.

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How to Break Up With Someone Respectfully

February 23, 2021 — Debra Fileta

How do you call it quits after you’ve been going out a few times, but you don’t want to continue the relationship?

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Building Bridges on the Frontlines

February 17, 2021 — Paul Cobb

Dependability is the foundation of relationship building. Paul Cobb, chaplain for the California State Guard and Orange County Fire Authority, shares how to build relationships with first responders on the front lines in today's blog. Whatever your form of ministry, Paul encourages readers to practice ministry of presence, offer practical resources, and lead with vulnerability.

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How Do I Support My Child When We Don't Agree?

February 9, 2021 — Willa Williams

We've always taught our 17-yr-old son to stand up/speak up for what is right and don't be a silent by-stander when wrong happens. However, some of his values are changing and don't necessarily reflect the values we taught him growing up. Now he's getting bullied at school because of his outspoken views, which he truly feels passionately about. We love his passion and willingness to stand up for what he believes is right, but how can we as parents be supportive and help him when we don't agree with him?

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How to Do Secret Valentines: A Fun ‘Family Builder’ Idea

February 2, 2021 — Susan Yates

Many of us have not been able to be with our family members during this pandemic season. Adult children haven’t seen each other, cousins often can’t be together. Saddened by being apart, we wonder, “What can we do to build the closeness that we long for?” Here’s one easy idea!

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Stuck at Home: How Simply Reframing Your Circumstances Can Actually Make You Feel Happier

January 26, 2021 — Chris Grace

Being stuck at home has been a unique and individual experience for everyone. Some may be coping well while others are unfortunately not. In this blog, Dr. Chris Grace shares how simply reframing your circumstances can actually make you happier.

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How Do I Find Safe Relationships?

January 19, 2021 — Alison Cook

I've been dating my boyfriend for four months now and think he might be abusive. I was sitting in your Christian Perspectives class and as you described the details of abusive relationships, I realized that I am in one. How could this happen to me without realizing it? I know I need to break up with him, but I'm scared. If I could fall for someone that is abusive once, could I do it again? How do I know if someone is safe before it's too late?

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Is Your "Check Engine" Light On?

January 12, 2021 — Matthew Williams

Do you feel tired and overwhelmed? 2020 presented plenty of challenges that are going to take time to recover from. In today's blog, Biola professor Matt Williams offers 7 tools to help you "check your engine" to assess your well-being.

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