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Resting in Grace
Curtis Rittenour says that Sabbath is about having a safe place to rest. -
When Love is Waiting
Just because we don’t feel it, doesn’t mean that love doesn’t exist. Esther Bailey helps us to identify and grow the affection we all crave. -
What to do When Conflict Occurs
Arguments and disagreements between husbands and wives happen no matter how much they love each other. And, says Karen Holford, this isn’t necessarily bad. -
Boost Your Spiritual Intelligence
Think sharper and wiser with these valuable activities from Victor Parachin to improve your spiritual walk. -
The Marriage Act
Wolfgang Jenke investigates the origins of marriage, reaffirming its special status as a creation of God not subject to cultural inclinations and changing times. -
Stop Pain From Taking Over Your Life
Is an old hurt holding you back? Patty Froese Ntihemuka tells us how we can more readily accept a gift of love. -
Six Ways to Keep in Touch With God
It’s easy, in our busy world, to isolate ourselves from God. Karen Leet has found several ways to stay in touch. -
Why Organised Religion?
Sometimes it’s hard to get along with others, even the like-minded. Seth Pierce explains why it is that we need each other. -
The Importance of Marriage and Family
Errol Webster finds out how Jesus defined marriage, its origin and permanence. -
Your Special Day
One whole day a week to disconnect from the busyness of your life? David Edgar shows you how to obtain its full benefits. -
Church: Love Me and Leave Me!
The Christian community needs to guard its doors. Especially the back one. John Blacker, an ordained minister, explains. -
9 Tips for Taming Tempers
Karen Holford shares how to manage your anger—and help other people manage theirs as well. -
Is the Glass Half-Full?
Trafford Fischer figures out what it takes to be happy. -
Ready for Financial Har-money?
Finances are very divisive issues in some families. Gordon Botting suggests ways to avoid these problems. -
What’s Growing on Your Family Tree?
Family therapist Karen Holford believes exploring your family tree can actually help you understand it better. -
Love Is...
The word love has a hundred meanings. But when Sally Salmond saw one, she recognised it instantly. -
Dr Phil's Grand Appeal
In a world where "for better and for worse" is an anachronism, this guy gives the case for real relationships a chance. And women love him for it, as Lifeguide columnist Trafford Fischer discovered. -
Andre Rieu: Facing the Music
Every great musician has lived an intriguing life. Kristel Rae reflects on the story that shaped the fun-loving virtuoso, Andre Rieu. -
Learning to Have a Voice
My problem is that I am feeling a restlessness I cannot suppress. I long to make my own decisions and take charge of my own life. -
Hints for a Healthy Marriage
Marriage, like all relationships, needs investment to prosper. Victor Parachin suggests a few ways to improve yours. -
Talking about Depression
My doctor increased my antidepressant dose. This has resulted in side effects, such as a dry mouth and tingling in my hands. -
Standing in the Gap
We need each other. David Edgren explains how we can help others accomplish their true potential. -
A Mother's Love
A more worthy woman would be hard to find. Christine Miles talks to New Zealand's recently crowned "Mother of the Year" Leanne Rouse. -
Soul Glue
Love that truly satisfies has been around as long as humanity. Loron Wade shows how true love was meant to be. -
Building Good Relationships
Today, nearly 80 per cent of couples live together before marriage. Many live together and never marry. -
Getting Control
Most of us will never kill someone else, but our hearts are not innocent of such thoughts.explores the thought life that leads to law-breaking. -
God, Marriage and Family
The relationships we are involved in shape us. Graeme Loftus reveals how we have been created to live and love. -
Burnout or a Break
Recently I -
Keep love alive with online help
"There is nothing more noble or more admirable than when two people who see eye-to-eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends," wrote Homer in The Odyssey. It's somewhat amazing to realise that those words from -
Facing Problems Together
My husband and I have been married for 36 years. Three years ago we had a phone call from a 35-year-old woman stating that my husband was her father. -
Premarital Counselling
Do you think premarital counselling is necessary for two middleaged people who love each other and just want to get on with life? -
Running on Empty
Roland Hegstad challenges our love for God and humanity. -
Kitchen Couch
It was more than just a place to sit. It was part of our family. Margaret Pearce considers the ... -
10 ways to increase your listening skill
Have you ever wished people would just listen? Oneta Aldrich Dernelle helps us learn how to be the most sought after people on the planet-good listeners. -
Reclaiming Intimacy
Looking at the emotional obstacles in marriage could be useful, says family and relationships counsellor Bryan Craig . -
How to Live in a Hostile World
Seeing how teenage believers deal with life was consistently startling -
The Boardroom in the Bedroom
A win-win result should be the goal of every relationship deal in a healthy partnership. And negotiation, says Sheila O'Connor, is the key. -
Tangled Web of Deceit and Guilt
When I was upset and needed a hug, he gave me one-but it went further. -
Bad Memories in a Good Relationship
Fortunately my current relationship is a happy one, but I struggle with issues of trust. -
Talking of Marriage
As our world isn't perfect, our relationships aren't either. Nevertheless, with effort, we can be perfectly happy with our partner, argues Juanita Eastwick. -
How can I trust again?
I don't understand what has happened. I don't know if I'll be able to ever trust anyone else again. -
Differing Interests
I miss the people I worked with and feel this is a time to catch up with friends. -
The New Neighbours
Pets behave badly at the worst times, as Kellie Hancock found out. -
Finding True Love Online
Online dating is now "mainstream."