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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‘Sorry’ Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Nobody likes to apologize. It's embarrassing. We feel ashamed
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For a Happy Marriage: Believe the Best — Even When You’re Hurt
It was 7:00 p.m. on a Friday, and after a string of exhausting weeks, Kathryn couldn’t wait for a long-planned…
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For a Happy Marriage: Speak With Kindness — Especially When You Want to “Tell It Like It Is”
I was standing with my family in a packed line for an amusement park ride when the couple in front…
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Why is my spouse so different?
“At least tell me what you’re thinking!” I pleaded. Without meaning to, I had disparaged hours of effort my husband,…
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Effectively Communicating With Your Husband
By Erin Smalley I’ve found that communicating with my husband, Greg, can be challenging for many reasons — especially with…
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You need more than money to save your marriage!
The phone rings. You pick it up to hear your husband say, “Honey, do you know what day it is?…
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It’s Unfair Not to Fight
Remember June and Ward Cleaver – that oh-so-happy couple that chuckled through life’s lessons with nary a care? The couple…
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