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The Epidemic of Loneliness
The article was originally published on Counseling One Another Loneliness has become a worldwide epidemic. It can be excruciatingly painful. What’s more, it can be deadly. Research now indicates that persistent

What is Legalism?
What is a biblical understanding of legalism? The article was originally published on ACBC You have probably experienced what you thought was legalism in your walk as a Christian. You may

The Complete Husband, Revised and Expanded: A Practical Guide for Improved Biblical Husbanding
Being a consistently biblical husband is not for the faint of heart! God has given husbands huge responsibilities to their wives, but the good news is that God also gives

Handling Rejection and Hurt
Christlike attitude isn’t automatic. We need to train ourselves in righteousness. The article was originally published on ACBC I’m not sure exactly why this is, but recently in my counseling

How Love Shapes our Communication
Withdrawing in the midst of a conflict (without good reason) is often a selfish decision. The article was originally published on ACBC You’ve seen it a thousand times. Two Christians,