The Christmas season often comes along with high expectations and chaos. But Julie and David Lavender want to help families slow down and contemplate the greatest gift that God gave mankind — the birth of His son, Jesus Christ. The Lavenders share stories and fun memories from their family.

 

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The Christmas season often comes along with high expectations and chaos.&nbsp;But Julie and David Lavender want to help families slow down and contemplate the greatest gift that God gave mankind &mdash; the birth of His son, Jesus Christ.&nbsp;The Lavenders share stories and fun memories from their family.
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Discover the Joy of Advent with Your Child

Dr. Randy Schroeder recommends husbands and wives learn to forgive each other, be solution-focused in conflict, and infuse laughter into their relationship. He also warns about having secrets, interrupting each other, and using sarcasm. Couples can learn better ways to interact and communicate!

 

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Dr. Randy Schroeder recommends husbands and wives learn to forgive each other, be solution-focused in conflict, and infuse laughter into their relationship.&nbsp;He also warns about having secrets, interrupting each other, and using sarcasm.&nbsp;Couples can learn better ways to interact and communicate!
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How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate a Healthy Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate a Healthy Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Tricia Goyer encourages Christians to embrace happiness in the Lord. She describes her painful past as an unmarried teen mom, the dangers of trying to be perfect and striving to do more rather than celebrate all the good God has done. Tricia also shares stories about navigating the trauma of her 7 adopted kids and learning to trust God for the results.

 

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Tricia Goyer encourages Christians to embrace happiness in the Lord.&nbsp;She describes her painful past as an unmarried teen mom, the dangers of trying to be perfect and striving to do more rather than celebrate all the good God has done.&nbsp;Tricia also shares stories about navigating the trauma of her 7 adopted kids and learning to trust God for the results.
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