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Why Surrendering to God Doesn’t Mean You’re Giving Up the Battle
Surrender is hard. Surrender is especially hard when you’re a type-A, emotional…
Surrender is hard. Surrender is especially hard when you’re a type-A, emotional caregiver who struggles with anxiety. Hello, perfect storm. I want to fix everything. I want people to be happy and healthy and free. My first…
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5 Ways to Find Joy in Your Imperfections This Christmas
Mention Christmas and immediately my mind goes to scented candles, twinkle lights,…
Mention Christmas and immediately my mind goes to scented candles, twinkle lights, festivities, and making memories with my family. Even the Christmas story conjures up comfort as I think of the Star of Bethlehem, Jesus…
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Why Prayer Should Not Be a Last Resort in Marriage
We’ve been married long enough that I can see the signs. I…
We’ve been married long enough that I can see the signs. I can immediately sense when my husband isn’t fully present–when he’s hiding. I know when he’s stressed, sometimes before he even recognizes it. I…
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How to Talk to Your Man About Porn (Even When He’s 6’10” and Worth Millions)
Sabrina Parr made headlines when she began dating two-time NBA champion and Dancing With…
Sabrina Parr made headlines when she began dating two-time NBA champion and Dancing With The Stars contestant Lamar Odom in the summer of 2019. The fitness trainer and life coach has been an athlete her whole life.…
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10 Things Forgiveness Is Not
Forgiveness is such a beautiful concept. We certainly welcome it when we…
Forgiveness is such a beautiful concept. We certainly welcome it when we have made a mistake, acted inappropriately, or hurt someone else. But forgiveness becomes difficult when we are the ones who have been severely…
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Have Porn Addiction, Will Travel
We have a closet that perpetually needs to be cleaned out and…
We have a closet that perpetually needs to be cleaned out and organized. It seems to attract junk on a daily basis. It’s also the holding spot for all things craft, which means it receives…
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Toxic Shame Has No Place in Marriage Restoration
In this article I will use female pronouns for the betrayed spouse…
In this article I will use female pronouns for the betrayed spouse and male pronouns for the addict, because that is the focus of my work. Also, parts of this article focus on unique ways…
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Three Cheers for Real Sex!
How many movies have you seen that portray a couple who’s been…
How many movies have you seen that portray a couple who’s been married for thirty years having sex? I am sure a few exist, but when you think generally about who’s having sex on the…
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Sex Isn’t the Solution to Your Husband’s Porn Problem
In the first few moments after I found my husband Craig’s digital…
In the first few moments after I found my husband Craig’s digital footprints that led me to his favorite porn sites, all I could see, feel, and speak revolved around rage. I was embarrassed (because…
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8 Relationship-Saving Principles You Can Start Using Tonight
I’ll be honest with you. I betrayed my wife. I lied to…
I’ll be honest with you. I betrayed my wife. I lied to her almost every night for four straight years. I did a quick estimate and figured that I lied at least 1,000 times to…