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Bridging the Gap: Navigating Mismatched Priorities in Marriage

By LeAnne Parsons | November 5, 2025 |

Hello Friends, As the days get shorter and the pace of the year slows, November becomes a natural season for reflection. For some, that reflection leads to gratitude. For others, it brings up grief. And for many, especially those navigating emotionally challenging marriages, this time of year can stir a quiet ache, a deep awareness that something just isn’t working.…

My husband Is A Pastor, How Do I Not Pretend And Live In CORE Strength?

By Leslie Vernick | March 22, 2017 |

Morning Friends, Yesterday was my granddaughter Amaya’s 7th birthday. I am in California to celebrate all week her preciousness. We are going to paint pottery and our nails. We are going to the bookstore to read books and buy a special new book for this budding reader. We ate birthday cake and sang Happy birthday to her last night. And…