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Breaking the cycle of divorce "I come from a long line of leavers." This lyrical confession from the band Caedmon’s Call grips me with sadness, regret and anxiety over something I never chose. It breaks my heart to admit it, but I come from a long line of leavers, too. My grandpa...

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Care for your marriage while being a caregiver for parents

Written by Bill and Pam Farrel

After nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.

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Life Challenges

Seeking healthy rhythms instead of work-life balance

Written by Jennifer Antonsen

While the term “work-life balance” is commonly...

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Preparing your family members for AI phone scams

Written by Camryn Munday

At 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night, Laura* received a call from...

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Life Challenges

Narcissism in marriage: What to watch for and how to respond

Written by Amy Van Veen

The word...

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ADHD and marriage: How to handle common conflict patterns

Written by Christy Billings

When Tim and Marcy* started...

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Guilt vs. shame: How to tell the difference?

Written by Jenn Hall

Beth* felt defeated. Earlier, a sexually explicit image...

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What really is self-care?

Written by Jayne Schooler

Three years ago, I was preparing to speak to a roomful of social workers. The topic for the...

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Life Challenges

Controlling Your Tongue

Mar 26, 2026 Deborah Pegues

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28 Min

Faith and Culture

Simplify Your Life and Open Your Heart to Spiritual Growth

Mar 20, 2026 Joshua Becker

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28 Min

Life Challenges

Starting Your Day in a Better Way

Mar 13, 2026 Pastor Kevin Thompson

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28 Min

Life Challenges

Learning the Lost Art of Listening

Mar 12, 2026 Becky Harling

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28 Min

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Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 2 of 2) (Best of 2025)

Mar 11, 2026 Melanie Shankle

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28 Min

Life Challenges

Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 1 of 2) (Best of 2025)

Mar 10, 2026 Melanie Shankle

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28 Min

Life Challenges

Have a Heart - Adventures in Odyssey

Mar 2, 2026

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28 Min

Life Challenges

How to Equip Your Teens with a Biblical Understanding of Sexuality

Feb 23, 2026 Jim Burns

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28 Min