How to deal wisely with manipulative people
We’ve all known manipulative people, whether they are friends, family, or our spouse. They’re the people who know how to push our buttons. They ...
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Lifewise Faith: Avoiding Bitterness, Finding Forgiveness
It is dangerous for you when you don’t choose to forgive others. Listen to a broadcast about forgiveness with Danny Huerta. People face many ...
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When your apology falls flat
People have different apology languages just like they have different love languages. A person may apologise, but the apology is not perceived as ...
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How to Know if You’re in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Three types of emotional abuse can easily be disguised: gaslighting, retaliation and projection. Recognise when you’re in an emotionally abusive ...
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Marriage Meditation – The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness
Kindness is "goodness in action." You spouse has areas in his or her life where they need to see your kindness. Are you willing to give it? ...
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How to overcome in-law problems
The relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can be painful, but it doesn't have to be. The issue often is a lack of trust. This ...
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Signs you’re losing yourself in your relationship…
Great marriage relationships feature a healthy sense of self, independence and interdependence. This means you have flexibility, reciprocity without ...
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Physical distancing and Pornography
Does social distancing translate to a greater use of pornography? I don’t know but many people do ask me if pornography is a contributing cause to ...
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Bible reading in marriage is transformational
I was with a married couple in my counselling office. Near the end of the session, we discussed the spiritual aspect of their relationship. “We ...
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Destructive conflict: Recognise it. Stop it.
“Danger. Pesticides. Keep people, especially children and pets away from the area being treated,” read the signs posted along the path. I swung ...
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Pastoral Care and Discipleship in a Time of Crisis
Our western culture is in the throes of concern over the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. As I write, people are purchasing household items and food ...
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Are you in an abusive relationship?
I once chatted with a 36-year-old man on the Internet who asked if I would like to see his requirements for a mate and marriage. “Sure‚” I ...
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