[ad_1] Learn research-based strategies to enhance your daily interactions, fostering not just clearer conversation, but also a deeper bond. Integrating these small things into your routines can make every conversation with your partner an opportunity to reconnect, rekindle, and rediscover joy in your relationship. Brief Overview Learning how to communicate […]
10 Parenting Tips to Help Kids Thrive During the School Year with Peace and Purpose
[ad_1] Jean Lim Flores, author, wife, and blessed mother to a sweet girl, writes, “At the start of this new school year, what could be better than equipping my daughter with the same tools that the Apostle Paul preached to encourage character building and fruitfulness in spirit as she encounters […]
10 Easy Ways for Kids & Parents to Stay Connected with Friends During the School Year
[ad_1] The school year is in full swing, and it’s time to get back into a routine and have some structure in our lives after another long, glorious summer. Back to school can also be hectic with extracurricular activities, football games, and other school things. It’s easy for both kids […]
The Word Works: How Scripture Brings Hope, Peace, and Victory in Life’s Battles
[ad_1] One of my best friends has a phrase she says loudly and often: “The Word works!” No matter what type of prayer request I hit her with, that’s her response. And she’s right. Sadly, scripture carries a unique power that we don’t tap into nearly enough. Think about the […]
The Dog Biscuit Theory of Marriage
[ad_1] How to Train a Puppy My puppy Quill, who you met in the video, really wants to please. Despite this, she sometimes makes a mess. For example, just now she grabbed a tee shirt from the floor of my husband’s closet and dragged it into her dog bed to […]
5 Fall Retreat Ideas for Couples to Refresh and Reconnect Spiritually
[ad_1] A fall retreat focused on studying the Bible together allows you to discover new ways to apply biblical teachings to your relationship. Whether you’re new to studying the Bible together or have been doing it for years, dedicating intentional time to explore God’s Word will strengthen your spiritual foundation. […]
How Conflict Can Impact Your Bond
[ad_1] When the mere thought of raising an issue with a loved one fills you with dread, you are likely experiencing confrontation anxiety. Yet, navigating through confrontations is crucial for sustaining a loving and genuine bond. Our research shows that when conflicts are addressed in a healthy way, they can […]
3 Things to Ask Ourselves When Monitoring Who Our Teen Is Dating
[ad_1] Whenever you feel a person or situation is unsafe, call it what it is. Don’t sit on the sidelines. You might make your teen upset, but it is worth it to keep them safe. If your daughter is dating a boy who is pushing sexual boundaries, degrading her, or […]
Check Engine Light On? Signs Your Marriage Needs a Tune-Up and How to Fix It
[ad_1] Just as our cars must go in for regular tune-ups to run properly and save us from spending extra money on those pesky check engine lights, our marriages also benefit from preventative maintenance. Regular “tune-ups” is essential to keep our unions thriving, not merely surviving. Maybe your marriage needs a tune-up. Well, the […]
Still People-Pleasing? Do This Instead
[ad_1] “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 One of my earliest memories of people-pleasing was around the […]