For a child of God to believe that God disapproves of her (or worse, opposes her), is to live in horror and misery. This blog post attempts an inside look at this experience so that you may consider possible factors as you counsel a believer who loses hope in the face of relentless trials. Continue Reading →
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Our culture’s needs-based pursuits have led many to wrongly use relationships to fulfill self-love, elevating another person as a savior via close human bonds. However, instead of receiving joy for the soul, people find themselves caught in the misery of mutual parasitism or coercion, trapped and consumed by the very thing they thought would bring freedom. Continue Reading →
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My husband’s stroke in 2013 initiated a three-year period of suffering and loss for us. After he died in 2016 and I embarked on an unsettling role as a widow, the following years brought more major hardships that plunged me into despair. How can you help someone whose suffering intensifies, with no endpoint in sight? Continue Reading →
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No matter how complex their marital conflict, believers in Christ can learn to function together by following God’s ways. In so doing, their union will meaningfully deepen to reflect the beauty and power of their Redeemer. Sadly, many couples have not learned what it means to handle their differences biblically. Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates is a practical 31-day devotional designed to help a husband and wife live in unity rather than as adversaries. Continue Reading →
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Relationships in a fallen world are messy and complex. God knew that human beings would cause trouble for one another, so His Word gives us some basic principles from which to navigate our interactions based on Divine love. This simple little devotional can go a long way to defining and directing our interpersonal steps. Continue Reading →
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