God turns financial mayhem into life-changing miracles. by Heather Roberts “I’m telling you for your own good. I need you to take a deeper look. Something doesn’t smell right, and I’m always correct about these things. You’ll thank me later, buddy.” The real estate banker gave my husband, John, a sad smile. John left the…
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Thirty Days
Conflicts between a husband and wife take years to develop and, many times, years to resolve. Read about a wife who changed, by the power of God, in one month and saved her marriage.
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After an Affair
Betrayal. Hurt. Anger. These and other emotions overwhelmed one woman when her husband broke their marriage vows. Thanks to God’s guidance and her obedience, this wife found the freedom of forgiveness and recommitment to love.
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Where does forgiveness begin and end? When the guilty ask for it? When the one betrayed says they forgive? Are the words enough? Here are some ways to solve deep-seated unforgiveness when you feel you can’t talk about it to anyone. Write a letter to the one who betrayed you, whether it’s a perpetrator of…
Read moreConfessions of a Workaholic
God sets the captives free — evenwhen they’re doing His work. by Bob Jones as told to Julie Guirgis My wife, Jane, rings at 6:00 p.m. “Will you be home for dinner?” Frustration is in her voice. “Twenty minutes, I promise,” I tell her. But as usual, I know it will be another late…
Read moreUntying the Knot
Preferring God’s will to a doomed future. by Mary Leslie Tipps It was done. The preparations were finished. The responses were in, the wedding dress had been tailored for the last time, the flowers had been designed and ordered, the bridal showers had been hosted. The guests who needed to purchase airline tickets had…
Read moreFinding ‘Till Death Do We Part’
Wise words on how to find God’s best for a mate. by Jennifer Slattery Choosing a future spouse is one of the most important decisions we will face. Consider the well-known phrase included in most marriage vows: “Till death do we part.” Marriage is supposed to be a life-long commitment to love, cherish, and…
Read moreThe Other Woman
An unexpected lesson in forgiveness. by Marcie Nootenboom “I can’t forgive them!” I cried out to God. “They ruined my life!” I was really saying, “I refuse to forgive them” — my ex-husband and his second wife. Birthday surprise It began when I was twenty and our son was about to turn a year…
Read moreIn the Heat of Battle
Strategies for pushing back the Enemy in marriage. by Teresa Cook “Stop treating me like a two-year-old!” Michael hissed. “Sorry!” I spat back. My husband and I finished getting ready for bed in silence. How many times lately had we ended our day like this? I’d always considered Michael my best friend, someone I…
Read moreProdigal Mother
A mother becomes a restored daughterin the Father’s eyes. by Michelle Reed* There was a time when I wouldn’t miss a church service. During my marriage, I was a stay-at-home mom who thought I loved the Lord with all my heart. But my marriage of thirteen years had terrible secrets, and no matter how…
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