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Out with the Old and In with the New: A Hope-Filled Reflection for the New Year

January 5, 2021 — Chris Grace

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

December 16, 2020 — CMR Staff

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Why Are Holidays So Tense?

December 15, 2020 — Darcie Hultberg

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?

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Don’t Ever Stop What You Are Doing!

December 11, 2020 — CMR Staff

“Are you married?” she asked. “Yes,” Chris replied questioningly. “Are you still married to the same woman?” “Yes, I am,” he replied again. Where was this going?

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How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations in a Superficial World

December 8, 2020 — Susan Yates

As we approach the holidays, family communication will become more and more prevalent. Often times, it can be difficult to have meaningful conversations. Susan Yates shares six steps to have significant conversations with family and how to raise great conversationalists.

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Should I Turn the Other Cheek?

December 2, 2020 — Alison Cook

"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?"

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Which Ring Are You Wearing?

November 24, 2020 — Jackie Bledsoe

Marriages go through different stages and seasons. While at times these can be challenging and difficult, there is a path towards growth and fulfillment. Bestselling author and international speaker Jackie Bledsoe shares a model for a lasting and fulfilling marriage based on his book, The 7 Rings of Marriage.

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Dating and Long Distance Burnout

November 17, 2020 — Alisa Grace

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?

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Listening Beneath the Noise

November 10, 2020 — Dorothy Littell Greco

We were made for connection and communication. In order for connection to happen, we must learn to listen. In this blog, Dorothy Greco shares how purposeful listening leads to meaningful interactions and intentional communication.

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Should I Pay Off My Future Fiancé's Student Loans? - Part 2

November 3, 2020 — Rick Bee

I have been dating my girlfriend for five years, and I’m getting ready to propose. She has taken out loans to pay for grad school, but I have a nest egg I can use to pay them off now. If we are getting married in 1.5 years, should I pay off her school loan now or wait until we are married?

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