Family & Relationships
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Diary of a first time mum
Signs associate editor Melody Tan, recently returned from maternity leave, shares her experience as a first-time mum. And it may sound familiar.
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Why touch matters
Vanessa Pizzuto
Vanessa Pizzuto says that humans—even muscular athletes—have a deep psychological need to be touched by other humans.
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The ultimate Valentine’s gift
Each February we set aside a day to celebrate romantic love. And Charissa Fong says God has also set aside a day when we celebrate His love for us and ours for Him.
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Adultery and Moral Collapse
Kim Peckham
Adultery is listed by God as one of His Top 10 no-nos. To have a website that involves millions in betraying their most intimate relationship must indicate some sort of moral watershed, right?
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Is sharing caring?
Candice Jaques
Do the promises of the “new economy” of a better community and a gentler impact on the environment stand up?
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The Very Worst Experience
A strong and resilient marriage isn’t something a couple receives at their wedding along with all the other gifts.
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Father time
Nick Mattiske
This fatherhood classic has good intentions, but ultimately misses the mark.
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I'm not a PK
Maritza Brunt
"You’re a pastor’s kid, so you should really start behaving like one." Newsflash: having a parent as a pastor doesn't make someone a PK.
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A mother with whiskers
Scott Wegener
A father is not just a mother with whiskers. In addition to all the parallel responsibilities there is actually a lot more pressure on being a father than being a mother.
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I am your Father
Star Wars. Thor. Back to the Future. Finding Nemo. It's amazing how the emotional tone of a movie—and a life—is often determined by the kind of father involved.
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Where were the angels?
A miracle saved James Standish's father from certain death in war-torn Laos. Yet many years later he was killed in a car accident in rural Victoria. Why are God's interventions so inconsistent?
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Life lessons
Jarrod Stackelroth
“It is the religious practice of the father of the family that, above all, determines the future attendance at or absence from church of the children.” Never underestimate the impact of our dads.
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Save our girls!
Melinda Tankard Reist
A salutary warning about the effects of our increasing porn-infiltrated world on young women.
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When Kids Take Charge
Karen Holford
Many believe that today's children live in an age of entitlement. But we may only have ourselves to blame for that.
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Rhyme Time
Suvi Mahonen
Moving to a different state with a new baby was taking its toll—then she slapped her husband in the heat of an argument . . .
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Mastering Your Marriage
A psychologist has discovered some fool-proof techniques for a successful marriage.
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27 Ways to Make Your Marriage Happier
Jay Sheen
Jay Sheen shares tips on how to make sure your marriage brings you and your spouse more delight.
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Fifty Shades or Just Plain Shady?
Omar Miranda
Hollywood's latest flick and its implications for our relationships
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Raising Contented Kids
Karen Holford
Some tips on how to help your children grow up thankful for what they have.
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Something to Celebrate
Nancy Canwell
The little house looked dark compared to all the others. There were no festive decorations in the yard and only a single string of lights decorated the front windows. It didn’t seem like the owners were doing much celebrating.
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The Reason for the Season
Jay Sheen
Do you sometimes feel that Christmas has become an insane season of too much expense, too many parties and too much food?
