How Much Sex Do You Get?
Michele Weiner Davis in this video clip mentioned the average couple has sex 1.5 times a week. I know, what is the .5? Was it when they were interrupted by a kid knocking at the door? But really, how accurate are these stats? How many times did you have sex with your spouse last week? And do you remember the... >Read More
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intimacy,
marriage,
Men,
Self,
sex,
sex and love,
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Women
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Juicy Brights and Whites for Spring and Summer 2011
Juicy bright with whites says it all. The big winner for this season is white. Pair this clean, crisp neutral with fun prints such as florals, polka dots, graphics and bright blocks of color for a fresh look. Neon orange, bubble gum pink, brilliant corals and citrus yellow brings a cheerful welcome to spring. Candy color pastels, cobalt royal... >Read More
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bright whites,
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Culture,
fashion,
LIFE,
Self,
spring,
summer,
Women
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Living Small, Loving Large
Are you called or are you driven? Do you feel like your life is out of control, or can you peacefully move forward, knowing God is leading? I want to look at that question in relation to our finances. But before we do that, look at this picture of a house:
Small, isn't it? And yet the majority of North... >Read More
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debt,
Family,
FamilyLife,
finances,
happiness,
income,
living with less,
Self,
Shelia Wray Gregoire,
Time
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Is Racism Natural?
There was a video on CNN yesterday that stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t footage from Thailand, or election coverage. It is a video of a little 5 year old girl sitting in front of an image of 5 cartoon children.
The children are all wearing the same dress and the same expression, only the color of their skin... >Read More
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in the news,
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parenting essentials,
racism,
Self,
social issues,
World
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Love…Where Are You?
What is love? Is it definable? Is it a feeling? A passion? Is love always romantic? The dictionary defines love as, “a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person, a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection for a parent, child, or friend, sexual desire, affectionate concern for the well-being of others, the benevolent...... >Read More
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destiny,
forgiveness,
God,
hope,
intimacy,
love,
Lynn Mosher,
marriage,
meaning,
Men,
passion,
romance,
Self,
Women
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Is Work Killing Your Relationships?
Does your career own you? Do household chores keep you from quality time—or any time—from your kids? Do the demands of errands and meetings and emergencies keep you from catching your breath? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you might be suffering from workaholism. In the United States today, about seventeen percent of adults,...... >Read More
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bill strom,
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children,
Family,
marriage,
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relationships,
Self,
Women,
work,
workaholic
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Hey Mom, Can We Talk?
Growing up my Dad always made a point of telling us that none of us are adopted. When it comes to me and my Mom, he really could have saved his breath. I look just like her. We are very similar in other ways too.
I know that I get my love of words and my passion for word-play from... >Read More
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aging parents,
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Claire Colvin,
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Family,
family issues,
forgiveness,
leaving a legacy,
lessons from Mom,
Mother's Day,
Self
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Raise Your Hand
A woman at church raised her hand when the congregation was asked... >more
Gracious Hospitality
Do you welcome visitors into your home? Many issues hinder us from... >more
What Do You Fear?
