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Parenting Insight: There’s Strength in Numbers When Verifying Information

January 4, 2016
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Insights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. “Mom, may I go to Mike’s house?” “Where does he live?” asks Mom. “I need to speak with his parents, too. Will they be there?” Parenting in our ever-changing world presents all kinds of information to process to make sure your child…

Profile Tip: Lean on Different Strengths During the Holidays

December 17, 2015
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Profile Tips help you put your strengths profile to work Jessica peeked at her brother as the worship band cranked into the loud, thumping Christmas song. His eyes were closed, but she thought she saw a glimmer of a smile cross the lips of his normally-dignified face. Jessica’s glance drifted to her brother’s teenage daughter,…

Profile Tip: Your Strengths Can Help Others Navigate Grief During the Holidays

December 14, 2015
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Profile Tips help you put your strengths profile to work Caroline looked up as her dad shuffled into the room. “Here, Dad, help us with these ornaments,” she said as her two school-aged children scampered around the Christmas tree and her husband tinkered with the lights. “We’re trying to finish decorating tonight.” Her dad took…

Profile Tip: Look for Signals to Stay in Balance During the Holidays

December 7, 2015
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Profile Tips help you put your strengths profile to work “I don’t want to disappoint the Carringtons,” said Sharon, studying the invitation. “Their Christmas party is on Friday night at 8. We can stop in after the kids’ school program.” Brian paused as he looked up from his laptop. Sharon’s enthusiasm brought sparkle to his…

Marriage Insight: Risky Business – How a Couple’s Differences Protect Threats to Their Marriage

October 5, 2015
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Insights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. It’s no secret that in the 21st century, marriages are under attack. But what may surprise you is that marriages have been under attack for centuries. When you and your spouse are aware of threats to your marriage, you can each use…

Marriage Insight: One Situation, Two Problems. How a Couple’s Strengths Blend To Solve Them

September 28, 2015
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Insights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. You’ve experienced it yourself: one set of circumstances produces different problems for you and your spouse. A promotion means you must move further away from one set of in-laws but closer to the other. Your spouse battles an unfavorable diagnosis and you…

Marriage Insight: Good Grief! How Differences Help Couples Grieve Together

September 21, 2015
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Insights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. Healthy couples recognize that processing grief is like solving a problem. If two spouses solve problems differently, they also may grieve differently – even when they face the same situation. During a season of grief, a husband and wife can affirm the…