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Creative Christian Dates That Deepen Your Bond Dating in a way that reflects faith values can feel both rewarding and challenging. Many couples want to build a connection without compromising what matters most to them spiritually. The good news? Christian dating doesn’t have to be boring or predictable. With a Read more
Protecting Your Rights: Spousal Support and Alimony Explained Are you going through a divorce and wondering if you’ll have to pay or receive spousal support? You’re not alone. Thousands of people ask this same question every year. But most are surprised by the answer… As it turns out, spousal support Read more
Does God Really Want Us to Be HAPPY – Above All Else? This post is part of a series about prayer, happiness, and God’s plans for our lives. Be sure to catch these other posts: The Day I Quit Listening to Joel Osteen The Day I Quit Listening to Joel Read more
It was a gorgeous day. As my girlfriend and I set up our chairs to face the ocean, the breeze was gently blowing our hair. The temperatures were ideal, and the sounds of the surf and the seagulls were soothing. Leaning back in her beach chair, my friend popped open Read more
How to Help Teenagers Focus on Christ During the Holidays My son has a birthday that’s close to Christmas, and at one time, this resulted in some confusion. When he was close to three, my little guy told me that Christmas was all about his birthday! I’d been trying to make much Read more
How to Give the Gift of Prayer for Christmas With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be challenging to maintain a practical focus on the birth of Christ. Amid the parties, shopping, wrapping, baking, and fun activities, Christ can fade into the background if we Read more
5 Ways to Live Your Life to the Fullest (Right Now) We found ourselves on an extended vacation at the beach a few weeks ago. It’s one of our very favorite places to go. For the most part, we rest, read great books, take long walks, sit under the umbrella Read more
5 ways to pray when you feel STUCK in your life It was the strangest thing. After attending a wonderful event with some friends from our church, we walked to the parking lot to head back home. To our surprise, our car was hemmed in by hundreds of other cars. Read more
A Little Encouragement for Those Who Struggle with OCD From time to time, I meet friends who take the time to share their struggles with me. It’s amazing to hear about some of the issues, illnesses, and challenges that people are dealing with and fighting to overcome. A Story Recently, Read more
4 Wedding Difficulties To Avoid At All Costs While weddings are considered very important and personal events, they are still events. And when planning any special date, things can go wrong. You don’t have to be an insufficient planner or someone who fails to think about the various failure points Read more
How to Turn Joshua 1:9 into Your Prayer of Courage Discouragement… It seems to be “going around” this week. From a little glum to down in the dumps, to outright desperate, I’ve encountered them all this week. Earlier this week, as I walked into the locker room at my gym, a young Read more
What is it that women love to hear from the men in their lives? What can men say that will make their girlfriends and wives feel loved and appreciated? Are there some phrases or words that women enjoy hearing most? 5 Positive Things Women Love to Hear For this post, Read more