QUESTION As a recently remarried stepparent, what can I do to make the transition to blended family life as smooth…
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Managing Shared Responsibility
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) Sharing responsibility means being on the same…
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Nourishing Your Marriage
“Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your…
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Stepparent Relationship Problems
QUESTION What should I do about conflicts between my child and my new spouse? I was remarried last summer, and though…
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Learn to Fight Fair
“You’re trying to change me,” Leslie blurted as we sat down for dinner. “What are you talking about?” I demanded…
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Confronting a Disrespectful and Controlling Mother-in-Law
QUESTION How should I respond to my spouse’s mother when she expresses disapproval of my parenting style and speaks to…
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Gifts That Money Can’t Buy
Ask anyone to name a favourite gift that he or she has received and you’ll probably hear "the drawing my…
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It’s Not About the Money
Many of the conflicts I hear in my counseling office are focused on money: "He could get a better job…
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Forgiving When It’s Not Easy
One Bible story that stuck with me ever since I was a kid is the story about Peter asking Jesus…
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