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I almost killed my nephew--a baby
Before the birth of our first son I feared I wouldn’t like him. My concern was rooted in a childhood experience I had when I was seven. My oldest sister had a baby and when she brought him home she asked if I wanted to hold him. I…
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How to Smile Back at the New Year
Don’t be deceived into thinking it’s meaningless to number your days. It isn’t. And don’t kid yourself into thinking it’s easy. It’s not. Indeed, the psalmist pleaded with God to help him do just that. In Psalm 39:4 he cried out…
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The Power of Affirmation
A study of maladjusted students in a large Oklahoma high school reveals the importance of verbal affirmation. The counselors in the school first developed close relationships with ten of the school's most troubled teenagers. Next the…
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The one thing EVERY woman needs
While friendship within marriage is not the sexiest topic, studies indicate it is actually the most important factor in marital satisfaction. This point is emphasized in Real Marriage , a book by Seattle-based pastor, Mark Driscoll.…
Marriage - Post 563Bill Perkins
Replace Taboos with Openness and Love
Have you ever noticed that Jesus never responded to a question by saying, "Now that was the dumbest question I ever heard?" In fact, Jesus invited questions and open discussion. On one occasion for example, James and John asked if they…
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Take a Peek Inside
Today I'll give you a peek inside Why Naked Women Look so Good . Available in digital format for $4.99. The book of Proverbs addresses the magnetism between a man and a woman. Agur, the son of Jekah, described four things too wonderful…
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Talk About Selfish!
Marriage not only brought me face to face with the girl of my dreams, it brought me face to face with my own selfishness. Sure, I knew I was self-centered. But prior to marriage I found ways to minimize the seriousness of my problem. I…
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The Power of Transparency
It's easy for parents to think what children need most from them is moral and spiritual perfection. That belief often drives parents to hide their flaws in a corner closet, close the door, lock it, and throw away the key. Such behavior…
Sin - Post 375Bill Perkins
Never Fail to Say these Words
In a tiny, 20-by-50-foot air pocket, 24 stories below the ground--nine miners huddled in frigid water--praying for their lives. In a cavern so dark they couldn't see their hand in front of their face, the men passed the hours snuggled…
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