Apology in Marriage is the Fifth Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Forgiveness is vital in marriage. The key is to seek an apology after we truly understand our spouse's heart. Here's a four-part process to a ...
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Empathy is the Fourth Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Empathy is more than feeling sorry that your spouse is burdened or troubled. Empathy takes place as you carry your spouse's burdens. Empathy is ...
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Validation in Marriage is the Third Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Validation is safely allowing your spouse to share his or her thoughts and feelings. The message is that it's okay to think and feel the way he or ...
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Understanding is the Second Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Couples often find themselves in avoidable conflict. But how can you avoid it? One morning Tom found that the battery in his new car had died ...
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Listening is the First Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.
Active listening is a powerful tool in any relationship, but is an essential skill in marriage. Do you feel like your words just bounce right off ...
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Learn to Fight Fair in Your Marriage
If you cultivate a cooperative attitude with your spouse, you will save yourself a lot of grief. And you will have found the secret to fighting a ...
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Conflict and the Care of Your Soul
Bible College taught me how to exegete Scripture, but church conflict was the boot camp that taught me how to walk with the Lord. This is how I have ...
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3 Ways to Effectively Parent Adult Children
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5) One Sunday, I broke down in tears at a prayer meeting ...
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Can Summer Holidays Fix Marriage Problems?
Thinking that summertime fun will fix your marriage problems is unrealistic. But you can use the optimism of the season to improve your ...
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Creating An Easter Heritage
Last year I was reflecting on how much we have intentionally put into teaching our kids about the value of Christmas. From retelling the story of the ...
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Love is a Sacrifice: An Easter Reminder
Love is a sacrifice. We should treat our spouse as someone of great value and care for their needs. But sacrifice should be motivated by love, not ...
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How to Talk With Your Kids About War
You never know how talking about war might unlock a different view or perspective for both you and your kids. Beyond their personal development, your ...
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