Spiritual Growth
My Turn to Blush: Dealing with Differences
I don’t usually hide in bathroom stalls texting friends in order to avoid social situations. But sometimes, it’s the only option. My husband Varun is Indian and I am not. Our differences add a richness to our marriage that I’ve come to treasure, but every now and then they also highlight the importance of communication and grace. ...
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The Single Mom Survival Kit: Testing, testing, 1,2,3 How is your journey going? I do hope that you are...
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I Don’t Think My Wife is “The One” I am married to a wonderful woman. When I first met...
The Gardener
Gardening takes a lot of patience. You plant a small seed, water it, and nurture it. Even so, despite all the care that you give it, you have to relinquish control and allow nature to take its course. The mere sight of life sprouting from the soil you've tended is almost like a miraculous vision. The beauty of it all is that the intricacy of gardening...
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The Bible: Reliable?
The Bible is heralded as a wonderful and sacred text by both Christians and non-Christians alike; but, is it reliable? Are the Scriptures really the word of God? What details do archeological pursuits unearth, and how do they shed light into the validity and reliability of Scripture? In this video series, Josh McDowell presents several key points...
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How to Be Happily Married
Neil Josephson has been married for over 30 years. He’s discovered that the biggest challenge in his marriage hasn’t been any of the circumstances that he and his wife have faced. The biggest threat to being happily married is being selfish. He says, “Here’s what I realized: I could continue to be selfish, or I could be happily married....
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At the end of last year I lead a class discussion on the topic of Internet pornography (I teach at a private Christian school in southern California). As we discussed openly with each other, a young man sitting in the back became noticeably disturbed by the conversation, which was evident by his body posture and lack of eye contact. He stayed after...
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“I’m peculiar.” If she said it once, she said it a million times. That was my mom. For a number of years, my sister and her son lived with our mom. My nephew always lovingly told her she was “weird”. Her response? “I’m not weird; I’m just peculiar!” She was correct. As one of God’s treasured possessions she was peculiar....
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Is there something wrong with me? Will anyone ever love me again? Have you caught yourself asking these questions? Have you worried about how you’re going to figure out finances and look after the home while juggling your children’s lives? If so, you are not alone. When I first became a single Mom I asked all these questions too. When you...
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If you do a Google search on “wedding stress” you’ll get over 70 million results. Which is stressful. Weddings are a joyous celebration, but as any bride or groom knows, they are also inherently stressful. Researchers have found that getting married is actually more stressful than getting fired. Between money issues, family issues, and...
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