Ron Deal explains how your brain responds when you get into conflict with your spouse.

 

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Your Brain has a Reflex

Pastor Bill Smith reminds us that the ultimate goal of parenting is about teaching your child to love God.

 

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Pastor Bill Smith reminds us that the ultimate goal of parenting is about teaching your child to love God.
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Kids We Don’t Want to Raise

Barb Rosberg encourages wives to pray for their husbands.

 

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Barb Rosberg encourages wives to pray for their husbands.
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Give This Man Your Heart

Dr. Kathy Koch reminds parents that when their adult children get married, they’re also now married to their spouses’ families.

 

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Dr. Kathy Koch reminds parents that when their adult children get married, they&rsquo;re also now married to their spouses&rsquo; families.
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