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First Aid for Bruised Hearts – Talk to a mentor

“What’s love got to do with it?” Tina Turner famously asked. For many of us, love – the joy of it, the lack of it, or the confusion that comes with it – is both what gets us up in the morning and what keeps us up  at night. If you have a question about love, relationships, or marriage you’re not alone.  Love, even when it’s wonderful,... >Full Story

  • Header Image Do You Trust Him?

    It’s easy to fall in love with a man you don’t trust, but it’s hard to live with him. Real, lasting relationships are built on trust. Trust is foundational because it creates a safe environment for intimacy to grow. If your relationship is going to work you need to be able to trust your partner with your past, your present and your... >more

  • Header Image Surviving Marital Bliss

    “I think we need to go out on a date tonight.” That’s my opening salvo as I wake up with my morning coffee. I haven’t brought along flowers or chocolates. I haven’t written a small poem expressing my undying affection (I haven’t even technically asked a question…or showered). My wife responds, “Why don’t we go out this Friday... >more

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5 Levels of Communication

Misunderstanding leads to breakups About one in two marriages ends in a divorce these days. We are all too familiar with the various problems that can lead to a breakup. Arguments can begin at sunrise and not stop until after sunset. This kind of fragile relationship is like a time bomb ready to explode at any [...] Read More >

From Victim to Victory

Story told by Sharon Ast, written by Kevin Miller With a gun in one hand and a Bible in the other, Sharon Ast knelt beside her bed and asked God’s permission to take her own life. It wasn’t the first time her fate was about to be decided at gunpoint. Growing up, her alcoholic father would often [...] Read More >

Healing a Marriage

Story told by Tom Archibald and Suellen Beatty, written by Laurie Wang TOM: Suellen likes to introduce me as her first and third husband because it surprises people. I can see why some people think it’s shocking and I guess it is, but I am so grateful to God that I have the privilege of being her husband [...] Read More >

Should Children See Parents Argue?

Is it appropriate to resolve conflict in front of younger children? Should we let them see us arguing and making up? Barbara: Many parents set a policy of not arguing in front of their kids. There are some good points about this policy, but I also think it is good for our children to see us [...] Read More >

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