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Experience Family Peace during the Season of Goodwill
As we give thanks to God on Thanksgiving and celebrate Our Savior's birth at Christmas, many of us struggle with feeling thankful and Christ-like when it comes to our families. But there are things that can be done, now, to help us navigate the holidays with less tension.
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Can Faith Alone Save a Marriage?
Is faith enough to keep a marriage strong – even a marriage filled with chaos?
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Stop Criticizing!
In relationships where criticism, sarcasm and labeling is rampant, couples slip easily into loveless marriages...
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When Your Mate is Unfaithful
Bryan sat stoically in front of us. While he admitted having the affair, and voiced being sorry for what he had done, he seemed detached and distant...
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Communication Conflicts: The Dangers of Story-Starters
Story-starters are provocative statements of blame and criticism. They are the primary reasons for conflict between spouses...
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Principle of Sowing and Reaping Can Turn Hurting Marriage Around
Dear Dr. David: I fear my wrongs have damaged my wife's ability to fully love me. It almost feels as if I am reaping what I have sown...
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Children Lost in the Shuffle of Divorce
While we have learned much about blended families and how they can overcome natural obstacles to develop healthy, stable family life, great numbers of children are still caught in the throes of their parents' difficulties...
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Letter to a Control Freak
How can loved ones let the control freaks in their life know how much their behavior hurts them?
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The Futility of Blame
Blame doesn’t work. It never has worked. While it may make you feel powerful, tough and self-righteous, it doesn’t help heal...
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How to Avoid Getting Hooked by a CrazyMaker
This week’s column will help you identify the common “hooks” Crazymakers use to hook you. Knowing some of their CrazyMaking strategies helps you anticipate their wily ways...
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Protecting Innocents from the CrazyMaker in Your Life
In a recent email a woman shares how she finally broke free from an abusive relationship, but because of his power and control, he still has a negative influence on her and their child...
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Diffusing Power Struggles in Marriage
Dear Dr. David: I live with a man who is very intimidating. He can be overpowering at times. Surprisingly ... he often feels that I am controlling as well, that he cannot disagree with me...
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What If I’m the CrazyMaker?
I’ve shared how to cope with and confront a CrazyMaker, and now I'd like to address those of you who feel like you’ve met the enemy, and the enemy is you...
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Dealing with the Control Freak in Your Life
You know them by the way they hem you in. They have a “right” way of doing things and you better do it the way they say is “right” or else you face their criticism, shame and even disrespect...
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Dealing with the Sufferer in Your Life
Few of us, especially caring, concerned Christians, can resist the opportunity to help someone who is suffering. But it's important to recognize there are some individuals who, having perfected the role of victim, will never improve as long as you are there to help them...
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