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What’s Really Going On with the Husband Who Doesn’t Want His Wife’s Input?
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What’s Really Going On with the Husband Who Doesn’t Want His Wife’s Input?

Sadly, many a man will not include his wife in decisions because he fears her input as an attempt to control him rather than as her desire to be his helpful teammate. Not only is this man extremely insecure (which calls into question his manhood), but some would call him imprudent.

What’s Really Going On with the Husband Who Doesn’t Want His Wife’s Input?
Marriage
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Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart
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Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart

Have you ever considered what sets humans apart from the other creatures on earth? The answer lies in a remarkable phenomenon called consciousness.

Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart
Christian Life
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6
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Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?
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Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?

Over the years, I have heard from many women who feel they have more of a right to speak harshly and disrespectfully to their husband than he does to speak unlovingly toward her.

Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?
Marriage
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When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict
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When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

A minor unannounced U-turn after church escalates into hours of tears and despair for one wife, revealing how everyday preferences quickly spiral into the Crazy Cycle of missing love and respect.

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict
Marriage
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Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?
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Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?

As a new believer in Christ at age sixteen, I recall one night going outside my home in Peoria, Illinois, and crying out to God to show Himself to me to confirm that what I believed about Him was true. “Just appear to me!” I begged of God.

Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?
Christian Life
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Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart

Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart

Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart
Christian Life
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6
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Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?

Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?

Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?
Marriage
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5
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When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict
Marriage
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6
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Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?

Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?

Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?
Christian Life
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12
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My Marriage Was Over

My Marriage Was Over

Ange & her husband were first introduced to the message of Love & Respect from our video series several years ago. They hosted their first Love & Respect Marriage Conference in 2010 and it was a hit! While promoting the conference that year Ange invited a lady named Kristen from her daughter's preschool to attend the conference. They didn't really know each other but Ange isn’t shy and casually mentioned it to her. Here’s Kristen’s story: I was living in a bad dream.

My Marriage Was Over
Marriage
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Do You Know What Your Children Are Watching?

Do You Know What Your Children Are Watching?

And I am not talking about television or the internet. If you are married and have children, remember your kids are watching YOU. Be aware there are more people in this marriage than just the two of you! At our live marriage conference, I often remind people that children grow up really quickly and then stand in our book signing line saying, “This is what was happening in our home and my parents need to hear this message.”

Do You Know What Your Children Are Watching?
Marriage
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What I Believe About Your Deepest Heart in Marriage [Video]

What I Believe About Your Deepest Heart in Marriage [Video]

Permit me to ask you a question. As a husband, in your deepest heart do you want to come across in an unloving manner toward your wife during conflict? 1. I do not want to be unloving when I disagree with my wife. 2. I want to be unloving when I disagree with my wife. As a wife, in your deepest heart do you want to come across in a disrespectful manner toward your husband during conflict?

What I Believe About Your Deepest Heart in Marriage [Video]
Marriage
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I’ve Become a Nag and My Husband Despises Me!

I’ve Become a Nag and My Husband Despises Me!

Q: After 19 years of living on the crazy cycle and after months of counseling, I have no hope due to my husband’s narcissism. I talked and talked until I don't want to hear myself. He says I have driven him away and his "friendships" … his criticisms of me have left me wounded and hurt and nagging to just stay together when I know it’s God’s plan for this to not just exist but to thrive as an example to our children of His love. He is ready to file for a divorce because he says he has tried everything and he just despises seeing or hearing my voice...he has shut down. He said he is ready to have a woman to have fun with and to not fight with.Emerson says:

I’ve Become a Nag and My Husband Despises Me!
Marriage
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I Prayed for My Marriage to Heal [Video]

I Prayed for My Marriage to Heal [Video]

Meet Tony and Ginger. Be encouraged as they share how their broken marriage was restored. As Tony states, “Love and Respect is good, practical, down-to-earth advice.” Listen as they share how these principles helped them see each other in a new way and how they made a conscious choice to do things differently.

I Prayed for My Marriage to Heal [Video]
Marriage
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God's Perfect Plan For Parenting

God's Perfect Plan For Parenting

Some years ago when we were pastoring and our boys were younger, we had some missionaries stay in our home for several days. After a reminder in how they should behave, they were perfect angels the entire time (this may have qualified as a miracle)! Our plan had worked...or so we thought! Kids Can Be Good Only So Long

God's Perfect Plan For Parenting
Parenting
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Why Does a Husband Withdraw From His Wife? [Video]

Why Does a Husband Withdraw From His Wife? [Video]

“Emerson, in a conflict with my husband he inevitably withdraws from me. He puts up a barrier to prevent me from emotionally connecting. He stops talking. What should I do?” I hear you. When married to someone who stonewalls, “withdrawals” are not worth it!Research reveals in intimate, committed relationships 85% of those who emotionally retreat and refuse to answer are men.

Why Does a Husband Withdraw From His Wife? [Video]
Marriage
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Why Does a Wife Withdraw From Her Husband? [Video]

Why Does a Wife Withdraw From Her Husband? [Video]

“Emerson, you say most men don’t want to talk but my wife and I are the opposite when an argument starts. She goes quiet. She won’t engage me in any type of dialogue. She withdraws from the conversation and puts up a barrier to any further discussion. What should I do?” I hear you. When married to someone who stonewalls, “withdrawals” are not worth it! Research reveals in intimate, committed relationships 85% of those who emotionally retreat and refuse to answer are men. That means 15% of the women also withdraw and stonewall.

Why Does a Wife Withdraw From Her Husband? [Video]
Marriage
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5
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