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1 Samuel 31 – A Long Slow Death
Have you ever watched a movie that ended abruptly, without a resolution? You’re waiting for things to turn around, but it never happens. It just ends with a heavy “thud.” … Read more
If Things Are Getting Heated…
Perhaps you’ve been there. You and your spouse are “discussing” something when suddenly you realize things are getting heated and going south. If it goes much further, you’ll hit a … Read more
1 Samuel 29-30 – How Well Do You Get Along With Others?
You can’t please everyone. No matter how hard you try, someone is not going to like something you’ve said or done. But David was a man who seemed to be … Read more
The Three Fields: A Marriage Parable
The following parable is suited to many situations in life, but it’s particularly suited to marriage. Once there were three farmers. They each had a field that was not doing … Read more
1 Samuel 28 – Are You Driven by Fear?
We all have things we fear, but some people are especially driven by fear. Their life is a desperate attempt to avoid things like… The loss of a loved one. … Read more
If You Can’t Get Over How They’ve Hurt You… (Part 2)
What do you do if you’re having trouble getting over the way your spouse has hurt you? I posed this question in the last post, but I didn’t answer it. … Read more
1 Samuel 26-27 – Balancing Kindness and Courage
Many people view followers of God as weak, passive, and vulnerable. They have trouble associating a Christian with the aggressive and calculating demeanor of a war-time general or a corporate … Read more
If You Can’t Get Over How They’ve Hurt You… (Part 1)
We all dream of a marriage where there’s lots of fun, good connection, deep understanding, frequent sex, abundant money, perfect kids, beautiful rainbows, and dancing unicorns. But marriage can be … Read more
1 Samuel 25 – When You Want to Get Back at Someone
Have you ever wanted to get back at someone, because they were treating you with contempt…even though you were treating them with kindness? Maybe it was a boss who continued … Read more
If You’re Attracted to Someone Else…
Let’s cut to the chase. There will be times when we find ourselves attracted to someone other than our spouse. We don’t like to admit it, but it happens. We … Read more
About Bret Legg
Bret is a pastoral counselor, teacher, blogger, and writer who helps people learn how to better enjoy their everyday life, marriage, and faith. Read More…
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