Rhonda Stoppe reminds us why it’s dangerous to have unrealistic expectations in marriage.

 

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A Record of Those Expectations

Molly DeFrank shares how she encouraged her son when he was trying out for a role in a school play.

 

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Molly DeFrank shares how she encouraged her son when he was trying out for a role in a school play.
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Called to Speak Encouragement

Molly DeFrank encourages moms of boys to draw out the best traits in their sons.

 

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Molly DeFrank encourages moms of boys to draw out the best traits in their sons.
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Positive Traits in Your Son

Gary Thomas shares about the sobering amount of damage that extramarital affairs can cause.

 

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Gary Thomas shares about the sobering amount of damage that extramarital affairs can cause.
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