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Skill Theory and Reflection

REDISCOVER JOY IN YOUR MARRIAGE

Marriages Rarely Lose Joy and Connection Overnight. More often, couples slowly drift under life’s responsibilities, schedules, and stresses. Conversations become logistical, and connection gets pushed

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Skill Theory and Reflection

ARE YOU CARRYING DISAPPOINTMENT?

Isaiah 40:11 describes God as a shepherd who gathers, carries, and gently leads. When leadership reflects that kind of care, it brings safety and steadiness.

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Skill Practice

Practice People

[Scroll to the end for Kristy’s video demonstration of how she uses the online courses in our membership] As our Practice People Membership is launching,

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Christian Spirituality

END OF YEAR GIVING TIPS

THRIVEtoday is a non-profit ministry, and as such we rely heavily on the generous donations of others, especially those who have been blessed by our

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Skill Theory and Reflection

A Relational Goal for Conflict

Working through conflict isn’t fun and often results in relational rifts and disconnections that are never fully repaired. Can you relate to this?  When our

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Skill Theory and Reflection

Genuine Joy

Ever feel like your interactions are falling flat, even with people you care about? Or maybe you’re not sure how to express that someone truly

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Skill Theory and Reflection

Capacity & Recovery

Do you have a hard time holding onto your peace in the midst of the daily ups and downs? Do emotions feel overwhelming or keep

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Skill Theory and Reflection

Finding Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts

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Skill Practice

Validate, Comfort & Re-Pattern

One of my favorite books, RARE Leadership, talks about VCR which is the acronym for Validate, Comfort and Re-pattern. Loved ones who validate and comfort us help our emotional

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Skill Theory and Reflection

Identifying Maturity

Maturity is a term we’ve all heard at some point in our lives, but the word “mature” may bring up very different pictures in our

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