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06/05/2026

06/04/2026

The truth is, there’s no way to convince your spouse to meet specific expectations in your marriage. All you can do is become aware of what you expect, and communicate openly with one another. There may be compromises along the way; first, you have to get clear on what your unspoken expectations actually are.

“I have high expectations. Is that so wrong?” Whether they’re spoken or unspoken, expectations play an ongoing role in marriage. Everyone has a list of expectations for their marriage, even if they don’t admit it. Sometimes, the list is unspoken or unconscious. We don’t even know we have a...

06/03/2026

What many couples don’t realize is that continuing to truly know each other over the course of your marriage requires intentionally tuning in to your spouse’s inner world. This might come naturally as newlyweds, but as you go through busier seasons of life, it often requires more effort. Here are five ways to get (re)acquainted with each other on a regular basis.

Do you still know your spouse? Chances are, you’ve both changed and evolved over time. Have you kept up with these changes in each other?

06/02/2026

“There’s no way I’ll face the same problems as I did in my first marriage. I’m marrying a completely different person this time!”

That’s a common misconception among remarrying people. Remarriage doesn’t erase the pitfalls every married couple faces. In fact, the baggage you bring from your first marriage could amplify your challenges.

The truth is, people entering their second marriage often believe several myths that create obstacles in their new relationship. Releasing your attachment to these myths could mean the difference between a successful remarriage and avoidable heartache. Let’s debunk three of these common remarriage myths now.

“There’s no way I’ll face the same problems as I did in my first marriage. I’m marrying a completely different person this time!” That’s a common misconception among remarrying people. Remarriage doesn’t erase the pitfalls every married couple faces. In fact, the baggage you bring from...

06/01/2026

Finding freedom took a long time. The team of women at the college worked hard not only to help me overcome my po*******hy use but also to restore other areas of brokenness in my life. Their goal wasn’t just for me to stop watching p**n. It was for me to be healed, to understand God’s love, to be able to love others, and to have healthy relationships.

Was I the only woman addicted to po*******hy? Can Christian women struggle with watching p**n? Can women overcome a p**n addiction? How? Read on woman's story.

05/28/2026

Loving someone who’s living an unhealthy life is one of the toughest acts of grace. It stretches our hearts and tests our faith. Whether it is an addiction, toxic relationship, self-harm, or something they (or you) won’t even admit is a problem.

Whatever it is, it can be painful and leave us wondering what to do. But there is hope and ways that we can help.

Do you love someone in addiction or struggling with self-destructive choices? Learn to support them in a healthy way without controlling their decisions.

05/27/2026

Whatever the reason behind the sharp increase in alcohol consumption among women, the reality is clear. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), increased alcohol use among women has also increased alcohol-related health issues like heart damage, breast cancer, liver disease, cognitive decline, and even death.5 It can have a dangerous and uncomfortable impact on our sleep6, and for vain ladies like us, it makes our skin age and sag and can cause permanent scarring or skin lesions from inflamed pores.7

In these stressful times women are drinking more than ever. It's understandable. But are you drinking excessively? Here's how to know and cope.

05/26/2026

My former chosen method of numbing pain included self-medicating with pills and toxic relationships. It’s taken years, open sharing and honest conversations, lots of therapy, and a few rock-bottom moments to set myself on a path of growth and healing.

For many people who struggle with addiction, recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have ignited a new way of life, and a newfound sense of identity and purpose. Yet, the programs practices aren’t just life-changing for its members alone—anyone can benefit from the organization’s principles, and steps. Some of the best life practices can be found in the AA slogans.

Looking for a bit of life wisdom? AA slogans offer wisdom in every area of life, not just for those struggling with addiction. Here are 5 great ones!.