The gift of prayer
Prayer is one of the toughest disciplines, especially intercessory prayer, because it is so other-focused.
Love
A wood-carved valentine
I ask the world’s most obvious question: “All right, who did this?” I jab a finger at the letters carved into the back of the wooden kitchen chair: A N N A. Anna’s older sister chimes in first, rolling her eyes for dramatic effect. “I recognize those backwards Ns anywhere,” she says. Anna’s fork falls with a guilty clink…
Favoritism
What do you do when a grandparent favors one child over another?
The art of listening
What are the keys to connecting with your child in meaningful conversation?
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Good pickin’
What is a picker? It's the idea of how to wisely pick a godly mate.
Neil Stavem on
How do I know when to speak up?
3 questions to ask yourself to help determine when speaking up may be appropriate.
Live the Promise
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Win him through love
What do you do if your husband isn't a believer?
Susie Larson on
Grasping the deep love of God
Susie shares an profound experience from her life of seeing love from God tangibly expressed.
Susie Larson on
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”