As a former lonely man who dreaded the holidays, I know encouragement from a friend can make all the difference in the world. Perhaps you can share your life with a struggling friend. Who can you bless this holiday season?

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As a former lonely man who dreaded the holidays, I know encouragement from a friend can make all the difference in the world. Perhaps you can share your life with a struggling friend. Who can you bless this holiday season?

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I hope your pace of life this Christmas season does not make you out-of-sync with the real Christmas. If it has, I appeal to you to stop, slow down, and take a break. While the cultural Christmas can be fun, it is not that important.

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Supporting Member Question: Rick, what are your thoughts on Santa, Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy as far as what you tell your kids? Do you say these characters are real or not? Is this harmless fun or is there a problem with deception going on here?

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A case study of a rebellious teen: Jamal’s problems are a manifestation of the systemic problems that are in his home. To truly fix the problems, the parents will have to be fixed too.

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A case study of a rebellious teen: Jamal’s problems are a manifestation of the systemic problems that are in his home. To truly fix the problems, the parents will have to be fixed too.

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Key Idea: What comes out of your mouth when you do not get your way reveals your theology of suffering, theology of God, and your maturity as a Christian. Jesus was correct when He said that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks (Luke 6:45).

What is the main thing that controls your thought life during any given day? When life goes sideways, what calms you down? Who or what stabilizes your soul when trouble comes?

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Relatives can avoid extended family conflict because of their busy lives and lack intentional interaction. It is another story during the holidays. Relatives are expected to engage each other during the holidays, and if their relationships are not strong, then the joy of the season can turn into a long conflicted winter.

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One of the more common complaints I hear from spouses is when one of the partners in the marriage talk about being alone in the marriage. These lonely spouses perceive a seemingly invisible barrier between them. It's a level of communication they cannot move past.

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