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Recent Articles
Dating
Cohabitation: Should Christians Live Together Before Marriage?
Living together before marriage is common in our culture, but is it a good idea? Discover Biblical wisdom for making the best choice for your relationship.
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4 Ways to Get a Kick Out of Singlehood
Do you view singleness as a blessing or a challenge? Discover how you can turn your worries over to God and accept singleness as a valuable gift.
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Marriage
Marriage Boundaries: Tending Our Fences and Opening Our Gates
Marriages benefit from having healthy boundaries. Consider this biblical wisdom for knowing when fences should be built and when gates should be opened.
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Advice for Conflict Management in Marriage
Do you struggle with conflict in your marriage? Consider this wise advice from a counselor on navigating the difficulties in life as a united team.
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Parenting
Advent and Christmas: Waiting Expectantly to Celebrate Jesus’ Coming
These articles from Family Fire will give you tools to invite your family into a more spiritually focused Christmas celebration.
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Defusing Sibling Rivalry
Does your household struggle with sibling rivalry? Find Biblical wisdom for building unity into your family relationships and bringing peace to your home.
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Grandparenting
How to Make the Decision to Retire
Are you struggling to decide when to retire? Seek God's leading as you weigh options and discern how and when you will serve God's kingdom in retirement.
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Retirement as Invigoration
Are you wondering how to fill your days after you retire from your job? Consider how God is calling you to serve and thrive in the next season of life.
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Sexuality
Lies The Church Tells About Sex
The church has at times embraced anxiety concerning sex. Explore the scriptures and discover how sex is a beautiful gift from God for marriage.
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Lies Our Culture Tells About Sex
Our culture's perceptions about sex often conflict with God's plan for unity and blessing in marriage. Explore the blessing of God's design for intimacy.
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Spirituality
The Value of Praying the Scriptures
Do you struggle with what to pray? Consider the value of praying the scriptures to invigorate your prayer life and reconnect you back to the heart of God.
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Navigating the Guilt that Accompanies Grief
Guilt is often linked to grief as we ask "but what if" looking for a different outcome. Consider God's plan for our days and learn to forgive yourself.
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Recent Devotions
Rule the Words of My Mouth
Do you ever say words you regret? Consider what scripture says about our speech and learn to use words with care so that God is glorified in our speech.
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How We Communicate Has Consequences
Struggling to communicate with your family? Consider this Biblical wisdom for establishing healthy boundaries to create loving communication in your home.
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Seeking God First in Courtship
Has your dating relationship become more important than God? Consider Biblical wisdom for keeping your priorities aligned so that God is sought first.
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