conflict
The danger of busyness
Written by Les and Leslie Parrott
Dale Rooks, a school crossing guard in Florida, tried everything to get cars to slow down through the school zone where he was in charge. But nothing worked until he wrapped a blow dryer in electrical tape, making it look like a radar gun.
Taking the "I" out of marriage
Written by Clem Boyd
It was late Sunday night. Julia had slipped into something more comfortable. I could hear water running and smell scented soap. I knew what she was up to, and I loved her for it – she was cleaning the kitchen.
Rise and whine
Written by Samantha Krieger
I hate mornings.
Even as a child, when my mom would nudge me from my dreams by singing, “Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory,” I’d press my hands against my ears and refuse to get up. I had no idea how to live out that song.
Marriage on display
Written by Susan Graham Mathis
I watch them as they walk into church as though on their honeymoon, even though I know they’ve been married for decades – kind and tender toward one another, hand in hand, interacting sweetly. A glance their way warms my heart; I just know they are in love and they enjoy being married.
Marriage myths
Written by Mark Littleton
We all go into marriage expecting certain things. Many of us have at least one of three common expectations – what I might call “marriage myths” – about how our spouses should fulfill our needs. When these expectations aren’t met, disappointment and conflict inevitably result.
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