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Relational v. Transactional Connections

January 17, 2024 — Jennifer Jones

Are your relationships transactional? In today's blog, marriage and family therapist Jennifer Jones discusses the difference between relational and transactional connections and outlines five steps to proactively deepen relationships.

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An Unorthodox Way To Be A Good Friend: When It's Just As Important to ReceiveĀ As It Is To GiveĀ 

December 27, 2023 — Aundrea Paxton

In this week's blog, clinical psychologist Dr. Aundrea Paxton offers an unorthodox way of being a good friend by examining the potential for false humility in relationships, encouraging individuals to pursue Christ-like receiving in friendship.

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The Marriage Meet Up: Keeping the A.H.A. in Your Love

December 7, 2023 — Pam Farrel

In this week's blog, best-selling author and marriage ministry leader, Pam Farrel, addresses the daily conflicts faced in marriage, offering an "AHA" inspired method for marriage meetups, empowering couples with practical steps to help revolutionize their marriage.

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When the Friendship Well Seems Dry

November 14, 2023 — Aundrea Paxton

In this week's blog, clinical psychologist Dr. Aundrea Paxton addresses this common struggle by offering a Biblical guideline for how to practically develop life-giving friendships.

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Stand Up for Yourself Without Putting Your Partner Down: 4 Ways to Effectively Assert Yourself

October 24, 2023 — Jana Anderson

In this week's blog, Dr. Jana Anderson reveals how to speak up for yourself in a way that will not only keep you from belittling your partner but actually help your partner feel known and cared for by you.

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7 Things To Do When A Loved One Has Anxiety or Depression

October 4, 2023 — Chris Grace

Did you know that some 21 million U.S. adults per year struggle with a mood disorder? A spouse or partner who was once approachable and easygoing can become irritable and unhappy, which can erode your connection. What should you do?

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3 Steps to Heal Painful Emotions

September 12, 2023 — Alison Cook

In today's blog author and therapist, Dr. Alison Cook unpacks the complexity of painful emotions and offers three steps towards healing.

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A Man's Guide to Reading Between the Lines

August 17, 2023 — Debra Fileta

InIn today's blog, Dr. Debra Fileta offers three key themes to help men read between the lines, and improve overall communication between men and women.

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Extraordinary Prayer- Husbands Praying With, Over, and For Your Wife

August 2, 2023 — CMR Staff

In today's blog marriage ministry leader Mike Guindon shares the importance of praying with your spouse and urges husbands to fulfill this extraordinary call.

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Should I Actually Ask My Husband to Pray With Me?

July 12, 2023 — CMR Staff

In today's blog marriage ministry leader Jill Guidon shares the power of praying with your spouse and gives practical steps women can take to start praying with their husband.

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