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August 11, 2010 Grace Over Judgment When you have been wronged it can be hard to consider mercy, but when you are the one who has d… June 24, 2010 Emotions Versus Actions Many present a split between emotions and actions. In this way we tell ourselves that we are no… June 23, 2010 Ex Communication To resolve issues with an "ex" in an unavoidable divorce, present and future co-parents may hav… June 10, 2010 Are Emotions Commanded? There are many commands to have or not have particular emotions in the Bible in a given context… May 25, 2010 Protecting Children in Divorce You can make a difference when it comes to insulating your children from the harmful effects of… May 19, 2010 The Heart in the Bible God works through the heart (Jeremiah 31:33). It is out of the heart that we connect with God (… May 11, 2010 Follow Your Heart? The Bible says the heart is deceitful. Mental health practices, however, often encourages one t… May 7, 2010 Is Divorce Mediation Worth It? Two of the main goals for divorce mediation in unavoidable divorce are to save money and time i… May 7, 2010 Divorce Mediation FAQ About the Children Here are some questions that will have to be answered not by the mediator, but by the parents i… May 7, 2010 Divorce Mediation FAQ About Finances Here are some questions that need to be answered in the best financial interest of the family: … April 23, 2010 The Rich Young Ruler Maybe you have heard the story of the rich young ruler who asked Jesus what does he have to do …

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