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His, Hers and Ours

When God said in Genesis 2:24, "They shall become one flesh," He is not just talking about the physical sense. God created marriage as the highest, most honored, most intimate of all human relationships. As such, the husband-wife relationship takes precedence over all blood-kin ties. [1] God almost always puts opposite personality types together...

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The Best Way to a Man’s Heart
The Best Way to a Man's Heart

Coronary heart disease remains one of the biggest killers of men, with atherosclerosis, the development of fatty plaques in the heart's blood vessels, being the major cause. However, even minor improvements in your diet can have a dramatic effect in reducing your risk of a heart attack. A study published in the journal of the American Medical...

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I am scared to leave my homosexual lifestyle
I am scared to leave my homosexual lifestyle

I'm quite fearful, honestly, to leave my homosexual lifestyle behind because it's the only lifestyle I've lived that is comfortable and makes me feel good about myself and loved. Advice: First of all, I understand that thinking about leaving the homosexual lifestyle is pretty scary for you right now since you feel comfortable and don't know how...

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I was molested and have little interest in making love
I was molested and have little interest in making love

A family member molested me when I was between the ages of 10 and 14. I have gone through counselling but I am realizing that I have not totally dealt with this. I am married, but now I have little interest in making love – I am reminded of those ugly times. Who would you suggest I talk to or what book would you suggest I read? Advice: The most...

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How do I build a spiritual family when my spouse isn’t interested?
How do I build a spiritual family when my spouse isn't interested?

I want to build my family on God's principles, but my spouse has very little interest in spiritual things. What do I do? Advice: Dave: Donalyn and I sympathize with you, and the challenge that your circumstance brings. The complexities you face as you try to influence your family will be difficult, but the impact of your life really can make...

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Any resources for a recovering alcoholic mother?
Any resources for a recovering alcoholic mother?

I am a recovering alcoholic and mother of two. Can you point me to some Christian recovery material? Advice: The one I use with people is Twelve Steps Spiritual Journey. It can be found in Christian book stores for about $15. I also like recovering substance abusers to start working in Changes That Heal by Henry Cloud. After that you can do my...

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I am dating a recovering alcoholic
I am dating a recovering alcoholic

I am in a relationship with a man who is a recovering alcoholic. He is wonderful and very spiritual since his recovery; he wants me to be in that spiritual place with him. He has mentioned going through the twelve steps, but I am unclear. Will this work for me as a Christian who does not have a drinking problem? How do I start? Do I go to Al-Anon...

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I am a virgin considering sex
I am a virgin considering sex

I am 19 and I am still a virgin. I have been seeing this guy for like a year and I want to lose it to him. But I am not quite sure what to do. He doesn't seem to really mind but I am pretty sure that he wants sex. I mean he hasn't even tried anything before, so I don't know what to do. Do you think that I should make the

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