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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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Wrestling with Significance
Growing up without a father, Lecrae spent a significant portion of his early life searching for a "father figure" -- unfortunately, he was looking in all the wrong places. He looked up to gangsters, got involved with drugs, alcohol, and drinking; before he knew it, his life was slipping into a dangerous downward spiral. As a young man, Lecrae...
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Recently there was a young family sitting behind me on my flight from Detroit to Syracuse. It was not a pleasant flight. I know flying with a baby, an almost 4 year old, and a 6 year old is tough. It was a 4 1/2 hour flight, and undoubtedly the parents were really tired. Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. But the thing about...
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Making the Grade
What makes you worthy? Good enough? Is it when you have meals ready on the table, when lunches are packed and ready to go, or if the house is tidy? Perhaps when you've succeeded in balancing your family budget? Many mothers deal with self-destructive thoughts of not meeting and exceeding expectations. FamilyLife staff Lisa Pike shares her struggles...
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