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Nicole and Brandon experienced a miracle at Hope Restored in the midst of a crisis

Brandon was prepared to leave wife, Nicole, and their children. He felt like he’d gone too far down a dark road, believing they would be better off without him. By God’s grace, they attended a Hope Restored marriage intensive and discovered tools ...

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Marriage • Communication

Encouraging your spouse through positive communication

Encouraging your spouse through positive communication can change their entire approach to life. Here are some tips t...

Money and marriage

Finances are often a source of conflict in relationships, but it doesn’t have to be that way!

Marriage • Communication

Find your hot-button issues to improve your marriage

Husbands and wives can learn to recognize their hot buttons. Once they do that, they can begin to avoid the frustrati...

Marriage • Boundaries

Why and how to pursue a healing separation

A healing separation (also known as a trial or therapeutic separation) is temporary and structured time apart to help...

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Parenting • Trauma

Sex trafficking: What parents need to know

Sex trafficking is on the rise in Canada. Learn how traffickers operate and be aware.

Parenting • Mental health

Mental and emotional health: Ongoing conversations with your children

How can parents share their own mental and emotional health journeys authentically and appropriately with their child...

Identity, self-worth and body image

The foundations of healthy self-esteem in kids

Parenting • Communication

Tips for communicating with teens: Your responsibility to communicate well

Your teen needs much guidance from you. Take a careful look at how you communicate with your teen, to make sure your ...

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Life Challenges • Mental health

The symptoms of depression

Usually, depression is diagnosed when at least five of the following symptoms are present during the same time period...

Trauma

Understanding and navigating this complex area of mental health

Life Challenges • Sexual abuse

Recovery and treatment for sexual addiction

There is hope for recovery from sexual addiction. Recovery is a process that occurs over time.

Life Challenges • Marriage

Dealing with the grief of losing your spouse

Have you just lost your spouse or have a friend who is in mourning? A widower shares ways you can best comfort a grie...

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Faith and Culture • Society and culture

Imago Dei and diversity in arts and entertainment

Approached through the lens of the Gospel, we can create and enjoy cultural works that express diversity honestly and...

Faith and Culture • Society and culture

Art and the Christian: Common pitfalls in a complex relationship

The relationship between the church and the arts has been complex, but there are a few pitfalls we can avoid if we wa...

Exploring Scripture

A closer look at the historical background, literary genres and overarching themes of the Bible

Faith and Culture • Society and culture

Repentance and confession: Gifts from a kind, compassionate God

By looking at repentance and confession through the lens of Scripture, we may be pleasantly surprised to find our mot...

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