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Why Marriage is Good For Us

Did you know that the rate of marriages today is on the decline?  Statistics indicate that fewer folks are choosing to enter into holy matrimony these days when compared to just 20 years ago.  The...

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Unnatural Joy

I’m sitting on the couch in front of our beautiful Christmas tree, drinking my morning coffee, feeling blessed and thankful.   This season is my favorite time of year.  I love the lights and...

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What it Means to Be a Mother

Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to...

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A Great Weekend Goes a Long Way

As a follower of Christ for over 30 years, I continue to be amazed by God’s timing.  It is rare that I can make sense of His timing in the moment.  It isn’t until I look back and contemplate the events...

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Labor Day Thoughts

Do you ever hear statements like this from your spouse on Monday morning? “Oh Lord help me, it can’t be Monday again, already?” “Someday I’ll get some rest, I hope.” “Just 22 years, 4 months and 3 days...

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Your Spouse: Best Friend or Best Foe?

My boys were sitting in the backseat of the car the other day talking about school.  Cameron, my 12 year old, said, “Carter, who is your best friend at school?”  To which Carter, my 10 year old,...

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Family Bonding Through Financial Strain

If you would have told me a year ago that things would be as tight financially for my family as they are right now, I don’t think I would have believed it.  I can’t remember a time in my life when I’ve...

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The Product of Divorce

In my intensive this week, some of the couples began to discuss what divorce would be like.  While talking about the consequences of divorce, one of the ladies in the group spoke up.  She happened to...

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Don’t Get Robbed This Holiday Season

Licensed Counselor and Life Coach CBN.com – “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The sights. The sounds. The greetings that flow so freely as family, friends, even strangers, join together to...

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Five Steps to Building Your Christian Marriage

How to Keep Your Christian Marriage Strong and Healthy By Mary Fairchild, About.com Step 1 – Pray Together: Set aside time each day to pray with your spouse. My husband and I have found that first...

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