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Mother's Day - Reinvented

May 8, 2020 — Lynnaea Martin

What are your plans for Mother's Day? This question, usually simple to answer, may evoke feelings of sadness, grief, and loss for some, particularly this year. How are we supposed to make this day special when celebrations everywhere have been put on pause? Although circumstances demand us to reinvent how we spend our time together (or apart) this Mother's day, we can bask in the lavish gifts that God bestows on his children in every circumstance.

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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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4 Easy Things You Can Do to Improve Your Relationship While Sheltering at Home

April 28, 2020 — Willa Williams

Has it been easier or harder to communicate with your significant other during quarantine? Chances are, it's been harder, but the challenge of healthy communication during quarantine is an opportunity to build even deeper relationships. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Willa Williams outlines four easy things you can do to improve your relationship while sheltering at home.

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What to do When You Parent Differently

April 21, 2020 — Amber Lia

Have you and your spouse ever been on different pages when it comes to your preferred parenting techniques? One of the biggest marriage triggers occurs when a husband and wife parent differently. Best-selling author and teacher Amber Lia outlines two practical changes to unify your parenting approach.

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10 Quarantine-approved Date Ideas You Can Do at Home

April 14, 2020 — Kayla Santos

Whether you're miles apart or a few feet apart, these Quarantine-approved dates are for you!

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Help! My Spouse Doesn't Like to Deal with Conflict!

April 7, 2020 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

What is the best thing to do when your spouse doesn't want to talk about your conflicts or their feelings or thoughts about it. What if they just want to run away and ignore it as if there is no conflict at all?

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Finding Joy in Simplicity Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

March 31, 2020 — Kayla Santos

When it seems like everything is stripped away from us, we can still find joy. In this blog post, see how the COVID-19 pandemic can point us to relishing in the simplicity of life.

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10 Ways to Stay Sane While Sheltering at Home

March 24, 2020 — Willa Williams

Is the shelter-in-place order getting to you? If you're wondering how you can make it through quarantine without going crazy, check out these 10 tips.

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Should You Date A Man Who Struggles With Porn?

March 17, 2020 — Chris Grace

I have been dating a Christian guy for six months now. He recently told me that he has struggled with porn for 14 years. He is 28 and watches porn a few times a week. He wants me to forgive/extend grace to him while he is working on overcoming his addiction. Is it good or healthy for me to stay in a relationship with someone who is struggling with porn?

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Is Hollywood Ruining Your Love Life?

March 10, 2020 — Tim Muehlhoff

In a culture that idolizes rom-com relationships, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains the importance of not comparing real-life relationships to them.

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