The Trouble with Gossip  “Did you hear that Suzette is leaving her husband?” one woman asks her friend. Later in the day this same woman says to her prayer partner, “Let’s be sure we pray for Suzette. She’s leaving her husband, you know…?” Both statements qualify as gossip. One is …

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Why Does It Matter If Our Kids Get Along? Encouraging our children to be the people God made them to be (Psalm 139:14) is important and in doing so we can potentially reduce sibling rivalry and positively impact their sibling relationships. When children feel valued for who they are as …

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I knew my husband was Mr. Right pretty early in our relationship. While I wasn’t concerned with biblical marriage principles back then, I wish I had been. I wish that I knew then what I know now about what God wants for our marriages. These biblical principles of marriage are …

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Introduction & marital conflicts Do you need a Bible verse about husbands and wives fighting or having marital conflicts? I know I’ve needed them. I wish I could say that my husband and I never disagree, but that would be a lie. We disagree about little things (like whether to …

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Long distance relationships are not for the faint of heart. As someone who experienced a long distance marriage for five years, I understand the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it—the joy of video calls, the longing during the long periods of time apart, and the challenge of maintaining a deep …

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In the beginning… When we first meet our spouse, it’s easy to talk. We talk about everything! Nothing is off limits. But then life…work, kids, in-laws, aging parents, sports, parent-teacher conferences, meals, housekeeping…the list is endless. Healthy relationships are characterized by meaningful conversations. A good conversation is one in which …

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