Advice: The End of a Relationship
About a year ago, I began a dating relationship with a wonderful Christian man whom I'd been friends with for four years. We had what we thought to be the perfect relationship because we are best friends who fell in love, both Christians. He has always been attentive and loving, anxiously making plans for our future together as husband... >Read More
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Unhappy Step-daughter
My husband has a daughter from his previous marriage. His daughter and I have always had a great relationship, but recently everything did a 180 degree turn.
Her mom dropped her off at our house on Friday and my step-daughter started sobbing. Later, her mom said that she just wanted to come to our house for a few hours on... >Read More
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Returning Home after Separation
My husband and I have been separated for a while now and he is thinking of returning home. On one hand I want him to and on the other I am not sure because of many fears I have. What would be your advice in handling this? What should I do and/or what should I not do?
Advice: Thank you... >Read More
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Dealing with the Problem of Sin and Guilt
It is not unusual for Christians to feel guilty because of sin in their lives, and to have problems dealing with that guilt and sin. We think that once we have become Christians, we will no longer have a struggle with sin, and that through Christ we will have power to overcome it. Actually, Paul talks about his struggle... >Read More
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The Menopause Transition: Understanding and Dealing with a New Stage in Life
Entering the stage of menopause brings on all kinds of changes and emotions. You may feel a sense of loss since the reproductive years are ending. There will no longer be opportunity to give birth to children. There may be a loss of identity and feeling of uselessness to your family or society. It is normal to grieve. It... >Read More
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Life After Divorce: Now What?
Have you been through a divorce? Confide in an online mentor and let them walk with you.
Divorce is a great loss and a crisis that has a huge impact the lives of everyone involved. If you have experienced, or are experiencing divorce, my heart goes out to you. I know about divorce. My parents were divorced when I was... >Read More
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Assert Yourself!
By Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC as published in The Godly Business Woman magazine's November/December, 2000 issue.
As a Christian it's difficult to decide when to stand up for your "reasonable rights" and state your opinion, or when to go the extra mile considering others' interests. You may end up apologizing for someone else's mistakes. When someone...... >Read More
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I'm unhappy with everything in my life
I am a fifteen year old sophomore who has been raised as... >more
Four Questions to Stop the Guilt-Trip
How often do you find yourself dealing with guilt? Do you wonder... >more
What Do You Fear?
