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Family, Parenting and Religion

2021-05-12T22:18:15-04:00

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Joy Comes In the Morning: It’s OK to Resolve Your Disagreement Tomorrow

Last updated on: May 12, 2021 at 10:18 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Sometimes the stress of work, family, and finances simply leaves spouses too drained to work things out fairly. Here's the key difference between the happiest marriages and those that are struggling. Read more

surprising secrets of highly happy couples

2021-05-05T23:37:00-04:00

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A Letter To Our 2021 Graduating High School Seniors

Last updated on: May 5, 2021 at 11:37 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Here are a few things we want you to know as you head off into your next adventure. Read more

2021-05-05T23:38:40-04:00

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All the Mommy Ladies: What You Said About Being a Mom

Last updated on: May 5, 2021 at 11:38 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

I once heard an exhausted mom say, “If God wanted me to really love parenting, then He should have put a little more bling on it.” Which of course started a Beyoncé song in my head. Read more

2021-05-03T19:31:06-04:00

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When Your Triggers Get Tripped In Relationships

Last updated on: May 3, 2021 at 7:31 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Ask yourself, what is the number one thing that is putting you over the edge? People don’t just lose it. There is build-up or a trigger. Change begins when we become hyper-aware of our breaking point. Read more

2021-04-28T22:38:18-04:00

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A Prayer That Left Me Gloriously Ruined

Last updated on: April 28, 2021 at 10:38 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

We often hear pastors contemplate the Fatherhood of God, a wonderful and true doctrine. But if you want to change your marriage, extend this analogy and spend some time meditating about God as Father-in-Law. Because when you marry a believer, He is! Read more

2021-04-26T22:15:17-04:00

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Why Your Attitude Affects Others (and Your Health!)

Last updated on: April 26, 2021 at 10:15 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Our attitude is so overwhelmingly important, it doesn’t just impact our mental health but our physical health as well. Read more

2021-04-21T22:06:35-04:00

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Getting Out of ANY Personal Rut

Last updated on: April 21, 2021 at 10:06 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

By now, you may have seen this very short and funny video. A video that could be used to illustrate a dozen different sermons, corporate keynotes or school lessons. A video that had me laughing so hard, I just had to hit play about 5 times. Take a look: Yo en la vida. pic.twitter.com/45QYhU670w — Victoriano Aizpurú (@urupzia) April 17, 2021 Does that hit home with you, too? I see that sheep struggle free, bound away, soar eagerly into the... Read more

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2021-04-19T21:48:11-04:00

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10 Ways To Help a Friend Going Through a Divorce

Last updated on: April 19, 2021 at 9:48 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Every marriage is different, and every divorce will be different. But one thing is the same—a bond God created for life has been severed, torn apart, and forever broken. Read more

2021-04-14T22:58:24-04:00

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Flex Your Ability to be Happier

Last updated on: April 14, 2021 at 10:58 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

A recent study reviewed 174 other studies about marriage and discovered that all happy marriages have this one thing in common. Read more

2021-04-12T19:35:39-04:00

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Why Your “Type” Isn’t Always Good For You

Last updated on: April 12, 2021 at 7:35 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Today we are sharing a guest blog from Debra Fileta, Licensed Professional Counselor, while Shaunti is in this season of cancer treatments. Enjoy! Why Your “Type” Isn’t Always Good For You Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC When I was single, I would often imagine what my future relationship was going to be like. I wondered about the kind of guy I’d end up dating and marrying. I’d try to picture who he would be and how he would look. I wondered if... Read more

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