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How To Find And Keep Good Friends

By Leslie Vernick | March 11, 2020 |

Morning friends, I usually respond to a lot of questions each week about marriage. But last week’s question was about a friendship with another woman and I don’t think we give this topic enough time or energy. Our girlfriend relationships are crucial, probably even more important than marriage because there is no one person, even a good spouse that can…

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Is This A Good Friendship?

By Leslie Vernick | March 4, 2020 |

Morning friends, I was hiking yesterday with a friend and we were talking about one of my favorite subjects, the importance of #doing your own work. The easiest thing to do when we are in distress is to blame someone else for it. The Bible is full of examples of blaming and avoiding responsibility. But at times my teaching about…

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Help, I Can’t Seem To Find Female Friends

By Leslie Vernick | September 13, 2017 |

Morning friends,  I am excited about the opportunity to speak this Friday to a group of pastors and counselors in the Southern California area on how to help women suffering in emotionally destructive marriages.  I put out a question on my CONQUER page about what you wish your pastor or Christian counselor had said to you when you sought help. …

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How Do I Help A Friend Who Isn’t Strong Enough

By Leslie Vernick | November 16, 2016 |

Morning friends, The POD is gone. It was packed to the brim and is being transported to Arizona. It will arrive the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is amazing how much stuff you can fit into an 8 x 8 x 16 foot box. Thankfully we had a wonderful neighbor who stopped by towards the end and bought many large items…

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Topic: My Husband is Attracted to my Girlfriend

By Leslie Vernick | July 9, 2012 |

Good morning friends, I am so excited to roll out my new website to you in a few weeks. We’ve been working hard to get the pieces in place. It will be refreshed and easy to use, and this blog will move over and be directly on the site. When you sign up for my newsletter, you will also get…

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Topic: My friend is depressed. What can I do?

By Leslie Vernick | March 19, 2012 |

Good morning friends, As you think of me, pray for wisdom as I work on my new book The Emotionally Destructive Marriage. The task seems daunting and overwhelming at times. I’m encouraged by your kind words but desperately need your prayers. Rejoice with me, I will be doing an interview with Focus on the Family on two of my books,…

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