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“How to Get Your Wife to Shut Up”
A Biblical and Psychological View on How to Love Your Wife and Enjoy a Satisfying, Content Relationship It’s a title that will capture the attention of many. And it’s not at all what it might seem… While there’s an abundance of self-help books on marital relationships, those familiar with the self-help world know that these are frequently appreciated by a female-only audience. “How To Get Your Wife To Shut Up” is [...]
Finding Faith While Healing From Childhood Abuse: A Podcast From Moody Radio Featuring Ashley Schmutzer
“When you have even just one person that believes in you and says: ‘You can do this. Keep on going,’ … it makes all the difference.” – Ashley Schmutzer How do we find God amidst the chaos of family relationships? How do we love Him and trust Him when our childhoods can be so raw, and we endured a lot of what no child should experience? Ashley grew up as [...]
From ‘Surviving’ to ‘Thriving’: Simple Tips for Managing Stress
By: Aly Webster When it comes to managing the stress of everyday life, it may seem as though we have little to no control. The bills will continue to come, deadlines will continue to pass, your professional and family responsibilities will always be demanding and there will never be more hours in the day. With all the curve balls life can throw at us, it is common and completely understandable [...]
10 Things You Can Do To Help Your Children Develop A Strong Moral Character
As parents, we hope to help our children develop a strong moral character. Some of the virtues we hope to instill in our children include: compassion, courtesy, cooperation, responsibility, fairness, tolerance, self-control, courage, knowledge, perseverance, honesty and respectfulness for one’s self and for others. Here are 10 things you can do to help your children develop the previously mentioned traits: -Create an environment in the home that promotes these [...]
When No News Is Good News: Coping with Stress Related to Tragic Events (Pt. 2)
In Part 1 of this article we discussed the effects of widespread tragic events on a person’s emotional and physical well-being. While many of us remain physically separated from these larger-scale events, most people experience direct tragedy at least once in their own lives, in the form of the death of a close family member, natural disasters, being victimized by crime, physical assault, severe illness or other tough situations. The [...]
When No News Is Good News: Coping with Stress Related to Tragic Events (Pt. 1)
While television media is often riddled with more bad news than good, for many the past few weeks have seemed particularly hard to stomach. Images and reports on 9-11, the mass shooting at the Naval Base and impending war with Syria are everywhere, leaving many fearful, anxious and saddened by the perceived state-of-the-world. Though many of us watch these things unfold from afar, updated by articles online or through the [...]