The “L” Word
It’s all around us, permeating our senses. This thing — let’s call it the “L” word — is ever so subtle, creeping into the crevasses of our minds though sites,…
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Does Porn Hurt Marriages?
I frequently receive emails and prayer requests from men and women who recently discovered their partner views porn. Some are heartbroken by this discovery. Others feel that if the pornography use…
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The Power of Saying NO
We’ve all experienced that desire for the perfect Norman Rockwell Christmas – one with a beautifully decorated, immaculate home; delectable treats you lovingly baked; gifts wrapped in bows, ribbons, and…
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I’m A Sexual Being
The phrase I’m a sexual being is a cry I frequently hear from Christian wives who are living in sexless marriages. They suffer in silence and sob into their pillows…
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The Problem of “Less Than”
Recently, while I was standing in the frozen food section of the grocery store, searching for the gelato my husband loves, I overheard the following conversation between a husband and…
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More Than a Date Night
Don’t get me wrong, I love date nights with my husband, Jim. They provide an opportunity for us to break the monotony, surprise each other, and reconnect by allowing us…
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Is It Really Cheating?
As a counselor, I frequently hear these statements: “I didn’t realize I was being unfaithful!” and “Why is my spouse is so upset? Nothing physical happened.” Touching, oral sex, or…
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Taming Those Tense Sunday Mornings
Does this Sunday-morning scenario sound familiar? You wake up 15 minutes late, then dash about, trying to get ready on time for church. Add to this mix a little hunger,…
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Stoplight Decisions
All couples make small decisions daily without consulting each other. But what about when one of you decides on a bigger issue without consulting the other? Or you want to…
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Can We Talk?
Remember your early dating days, when you spent hours upon hours talking on the phone or texting each other? You couldn’t bear to leave each other’s side because you might…
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