3 Points of Conflict in Marriage
If I had one evening I could spend with any person, no one in the world would outrank my wife. We have grown in mutual understanding so that it is rarely necessary to quarrel and argue. Nevertheless,
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How to Avoid Locking Horns with Your Spouse
My wife and I sometimes get into fights when neither of us really wants to argue. I'm not even sure how it happens. We just find ourselves locking horns and then feeling bad about it later. Why can't
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After the Fight Is Over
Almost all husbands and wives experience conflict from time to time, which is not necessarily unhealthy to their relationships. A verbal spat that stays within reasonable limits can open the windows a
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Marriage Without Fighting
Question: Dr. Dobson, do you think happily married husbands and wives should be able to live together without fighting?
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The Hidden Target of Sibling Rivalry Is You
It’s important to understand how kids think. Their conflict often becomes a way of manipulating parents. Quarreling and fighting provide an opportunity for both children to capture adult attention. It has been written, “Some children had rather be wanted for murder than not wanted at all.” Toward this end, a pair of obnoxious kids can tacitly agree to bug their parents until they get a response—even if it is an angry reaction.
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Iran, War, and the Islamic Messiah
Once again, military conflict is raging in the Middle East and the Holy Land. American and Israeli armed forces are in harm’s way, fighting the Islamic Republic of Iran. How should Christians react to the news?
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11 Marriage Killers You Need to Avoid
Question: Dr. Dobson, would you identify some of the major "marriage killers" that are most responsible for the high divorce rate that plagues today's families?
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Characteristics of Successful Marriages
Fulfilling the “until death do us part” portion of our vows seems romantic and exciting on the wedding day, but once the honeymoon is over and reality sets in, it takes on a deeper meaning. A lifelong marriage requires time and sacrifice to experience the Lord’s best. In this reel, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share the characteristics of couples who prioritize their marriage according to God’s Word and build lasting, successful relationships.
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Hope for Your Marriage When Your Partner is Distant
Few things feel heavier than wanting to fight for your marriage when your spouse seems distant and unwilling. You may feel alone, exhausted, and unsure where to begin. It’s tempting to believe that if your mate’s heart has hardened, nothing can change at all. But Scripture offers a different kind of hope. While you can’t control another person, there are some things you can do to influence him or her. Bill was in that position. He did everything he could to save his marriage, but his wife refused to change. She didn’t want a divorce, but her heart was no longer in the relationship. When I started meeting with him, he was angry and frustrated. Nothing he did seemed to work, and his faith was starting to waver. I encouraged Bill with this truth: God often works powerfully through one willing heart. If you are trying to save your marriage when your spouse isn’t interested, here are three necessities that matter more than any technique or argument. 1. Heal Your Relationship With the Lord First Before focusing on your spouse, God calls you to look inward and upward. A strained marriage often reveals a deeper spiritual weariness. Healing begins when you return ...
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When Parents Disagree
What happens when mothers and fathers have differences of opinion on how to raise and discipline their children?
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
