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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
What it Means to Love One Another
How can I live out my faith in family life? How does God want us to live in relationships? Find wisdom from scripture for relating to one another in love.
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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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Parenting
Helping Children Navigate Social Media Anxiety
Social media can contribute to our children's anxiety. Learn how to be an effective gatekeeper for helping your children discern how to use media well.
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Addressing Common Childhood Worries
Are you wondering how to care for your children as they deal with anxiety? Learn how you can help children navigate the common anxieties of childhood.
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Grandparenting
Ten Suggestions for Scheduling Family Holiday Gatherings
Planning for family gatherings during the holidays can be challenging. Use these ten suggestions to avoid scheduling pitfalls and promote family unity.
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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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Sexuality
Steps for Overcoming Pornography Use
Has pornography has become a struggle in your life? Take these important steps for breaking free from addiction and discover God's unfailing grace.
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Can "Ethical" Porn Enhance Your Marriage?
Do you wonder if it is okay for Christians to consume “ethical" pornography? Discover four ways that pornography impacts the health of your marriage.
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Spirituality
Exploring Spiritual Disciplines
Looking for ideas for you and your family to connect to God? Explore a variety of spiritual disciplines to discern what works best for you and your family.
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Spiritual Disciplines for Family Life
Wondering how you can help your children to grow in faith? Incorporate these spiritual disciplines so that children deepen their relationship with Jesus.
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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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