7 Benefits of Forgiveness

forgiveness benefits

 It’s hard to imagine there are benefits of forgiveness, when we feel hurt and angry. Forgiveness becomes even more difficult when there is no apology or even an admission of guilt. The difficulty in forgiving can often be our view of forgiveness as a gift to the offender. However, it’s actually a gift to ourselves.…

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7 Things Forgiveness Is Not

7 things forgiveness is not

Forgiveness is not always what we think it is. In fact, when we are faced with a deep hurt that shakes us at our core we wonder if forgiveness is even possible. As we gain a clear understanding of forgiveness, it becomes a lot less complicated. God’s Word speaks to the topic of forgiveness extensively.…

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“What if I Married the Wrong Person?”

did i marry the right person

 “What if I married the wrong person?”, she wondered out loud. This wasn’t the first time I’ve heard this question in a counseling session.  “So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. ~Matthew 19:6 SAVE THIS PIN FOR LATER! Marriage is a challenging relationship…

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3 Keys to Building Intimacy in Marriage

emotional connection in marriage

Building intimacy in marriage is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes intention and purpose to have an emotional connection with your spouse. Learning how to build an emotional connection in marriage can be challenging because the components aren’t really tangible. We might experience a lack of emotional connection in marriage, but don’t know how…

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