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The Most Common Myths of Pornography Use

After years counseling individuals and couples struggling with pornography and its impacts, we shared in our eBook the 3 most common myths of using pornography — and the universal truths that debunk them

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6 Practical Ways to Address Depression & Anxiety in the Church

Help for those facing anxiety and depression in your congregation.

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The Helicopter Parent: 5 Ways to Avoid Over-Protecting

Tips to raise resilient children, aware that life can present challenges but confident that they can cope.

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Testing Your Perception of Singleness: 5 Questions to Ask

Marriage is a beautiful thing, and highly celebrated in church. But where does that leave single adults?

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Addiction and the Church: 2 New Stats We Can’t Ignore

54.1%: The percentage of the 2.8 million first-time illicit drug users in 2013 who were under 18 years of age.*

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7 Exercises to a More Intimate Marriage

As the years pass in marriage, it’s easy to take for granted the bonding power of touch, or to reserve all physical relating to the bedroom. But physical intimacy involves so many types of physical connection — not just sex.

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Pornography and the Church: 5 Responses in Love

With pornography more accessible through its widespread availability online, a large number of Americans are affected by habitual use — many of whom are regular churchgoers.

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Breaking Down the Top Marriage Myths

Here are four universal truths about marriage in response to our recently posted commonly held myths.

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Renewing Our Minds: A Practical Application For Depression & Anxiety

The Bible teaches that we are “changed by the renewing of our minds” (Romans 12:2), a scripture which aligns with the truth about anxiety and depression: that concentrated practice can help people change their thought patterns.

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‘Tis the Season to be Melancholy — Identity Pain and Singleness

Though touted as a “jolly” time for most, this time of year can often trigger pain and sadness for many singles.