My daughter cut herself for the first time when she was 12 years old. Today, 11 years later, she is still struggling to overcome this problem. At the time I knew absolutely nothing about "self-harm" and it scared me to death. I was shocked and bewildered that she would do such a thing. It’s important to understand cutting -... >Read More

Tags: anxiety, attitude problems, better parenting, challenges & conflict, Culture, cutting, Dena Yohe, family issues, FamilyLife Favs, fear, grief, hardship & suffering, harm, health, LIFE, parenting, parenting essentials, peer pressure, Self, self-harm, self-mutilation, slashing, slicing, suicide, teenagers, teens, World

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Autumn hues have arrived! Look for warmth in pumpkin and gold and magnificent berry colors like indigo, violet and ruby red. Camel is the new neutral. This warm color provides the perfect backdrop for leopard prints or the bright and bold gem accessories out this fall. With so much to choose from you are sure to find something that... >Read More

Tags: barb klemke, cheryl lupul, clothes, colors, Culture, Fall 2010, fashion, LIFE, Self, style, World

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What does one of the most prolific movie directors of our time think about life? In a career as a director and actor spanning decades, Woody Allen has had his share of success and controversy. In a recent interview about his latest film "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger," Allen was asked his views on life: “I have a... >Read More

Tags: darren hewer, destiny, immortality, intimacy, LIFE, meaning, meaningless, Men, Movies, soul cravings, Women, woody allen

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Not sure why you are going through this personal tragedy? Searching for why God is doing this? Take our Life Lesson called "Built By Brokenness" and find some answers that you have been searching for. After losing our twins girls at 20 weeks gestation, my world completely fell apart. As I gingerly attempted to reintegrate my new, raw reality...... >Read More

Tags: challenges & conflicts, do's and don'ts, family issues, FamilyLife Favs, friendship, grief, hardship & suffering, healing, heartache, Heather Isaak, help, infertility, infertility & miscarriage, LIFE, loss, Men, miscarriage, walk along side, Women

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When my son was diagnosed with autism, I was surprised at the depths of grief that threatened to overwhelm me. Even though I still had my son, I felt as if I had lost him in some ways. The burden of mourning and moving into a new normal was not a load I was able to carry on my... >Read More

Tags: autism, autistic, challenges & conflicts, diagnosis, disabilities, Family, family issues, grief, health, Health Issues, help, LIFE, special needs child, therapy, treatment, wellness

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Dr. Jack Kevorkian has been called many things. To some he’s an angel of mercy, to others an angel of death.  I never expected him to be a cynic. Kevorkian is famous for his role in over 130 assisted suicides – a procedure he refers to  as Patholysis.  In an interview with CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta they explained the term: "Path... >Read More

Tags: death, destiny, Dr. Kevorkian, faith, hope, LIFE, mercy, purpose

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Do too many parents and grandparents try to live through their kids and put too much pressure on them? At a young age, kids are often pushed into playing sports or music or other activities. While there are some great benefits that can come from these activities like learning teamwork and gaining self-confidence, there are also... >Read More

Tags: anger, better parenting, busyness & Stress, darren hewer, Family, family issues, LIFE, Men, parenting, parenting essentials, sports, success, Women

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