How To Guard Your Heart—and Be Open To Love
Have you ever been so hurt, rejected, criticized, or ignored that you emotionally shut down?
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Have you ever been so hurt, rejected, criticized, or ignored that you emotionally shut down?
When you’re seeking guidance in any area of life, prayer is always a good idea. In fact, one of the most loving things we can do is pray—for others and for our own needs.
In this guest post, licensed psychologist Georgia Shaffer offers practical help and biblical hope to encourage those struggling to rebuild their lives after a divorce—something she’s gone through herself. Shaffer lists five essential steps to help you move forward and heal.
True Love. How can you make it last? And where do you find it? Indeed, real and lasting love is something we all long for. But, for many, a solid and loving romantic relationship is often elusive—or short-lived.
In this final post of the Love 101 series, you'll find helpful advice on how to love others well. It starts with first being filled with God's love and strength, so you're equipped to do what you cannot do in your own human efforts. God's love empowers us with the emotional capacity to treat other people with greater kindness, compassion, patience, and grace.
It's a great relationship, and you're wondering if you're ready to say those three special words, I love you. But, you're not certain. Is it love—or infatuation? How can you really know if you're in love?
One of the most difficult things to do is to love ourselves. Often, we are our own worst critics. We see our flaws; we know our faults. And, for some reason, we choose to focus more on what we've done wrong than what we've done right.
In this four-week series, we're headed to "love school" to learn to experience deeper depths of love—from God, within ourselves, and with others. This Love 101 post is about grasping God's amazing and unconditional love for each of us. Because when you put knowledge into action, love changes everything. It helps us become more secure, loving, and joyful with our family, friends, significant other, and people who are hard to love.
Getting married again after a divorce or loss of a spouse is a crucial decision, and it poses unique challenges—especially if you're aiming to blend a family. Are you ready to remarry? How will you navigate the journey?
How do you know if you're ready to remarry after a divorce or the loss of a spouse? In today's post, author Susan G. Mathis shares important red flags and potential hazards to watch out for in your relationship, before you consider marrying again.



