Who Are You Performing For?
It was September 2014 when I got the call. My dad’s heart had failed. The left chamber was no longer able to pump blood into his organs. They, too, were…
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The Connected Parent
My husband, Russ, and I are coming up on our 36th anniversary, which makes me feel like I really know what I’m doing marriage-wise. In 2006, with seven children ranging…
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When Blended Family Relationships Compete and Conflict
Blended family relationships naturally create loyalty conflicts—or maybe we could call them love conflicts. “Am I still loved? Who do you love more—your spouse/kids or me? Your old life or…
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The Best Gift for the Holidays: Restore a Broken Relationship
“Most of all, love one another deeply. Love erases many sins by forgiving them.” (1 Peter 4:8, NIRV) With the holidays upon us, it’s a wonderful time to celebrate the…
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Then Baby Makes Three
Some time ago, a young man sat in my office and said, “I’ve lost my wife.” “Do you mean she’s left you?” I asked. “Oh no, nothing like that. I…
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Marriage Over Calling
I’m not convinced God calls anyone but Jesus to save the world. Sure, world leaders can have great influence. Change-makers are a privileged few. But no one is capable of…
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Adoptions are Expensive!
When faced with a large obstacle—like an expensive adoption bill—taking the first step is the hardest. But where do you start? The best place is with the money you already…
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Alan Powell, The Song
We sat down with Alan Powell, co-star in THE SONG, the story of aspiring singer-songwriter Jed King (Powell), whose life and marriage suffer when the song he writes for his…
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Breaking the Hurt Legacy
The Habits We Learn We are all imperfect people. We live in a fallen world, and sin is a reality we all deal with. We all have pain and dysfunction…
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10 Things Kids Learn From Their Parents’ Marriage
10 things that I know my kids have observed…
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