The Reluctant Missionary
Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.
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"How long do I have to wait for him to change?"
Sarah had been married for 23 years. Twenty-three years of hoping her husband would become more emotionally expressive. More romantic. More engaged ...
When Helping Becomes Playing God: The Spiritual Truth About Letting Go
"But I'm supposed to help! Isn't that what Christians do?"
Lisa had been praying for her husband's transformation for fifteen y...
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The exhausting truth about control, and why letting go is the most powerful thing you can do
Rachel came to see me after 15 years of marriage, completely exhausted.
"I've tried everything," she...
What is one word that will change my marriage?
* assist
* help
* benefit
* do a kindness
* go fifty-fifty
* gratify the wishes of
* make room
* meet halfway
* meet the wants
* take it
* be kind eno...
How do I stay with someone when they:
- Consistently shift blame
- Take no personal responsibility
- Blame their behaviors on their childhood
- Gaslight most conversations that are emotional
- Can’t va ...
The final strategy may be (ok...it is!) the best part of the entire Unbreakable series! Now don't mess it up.
You are in a precarious position, things are getting better, but... Now is the time to rebuild friendship and lean into your new normal.
You need to know the right questions to ask and answer because the wrong questions will lead you down a path of destruction!
If you feel betrayed in your relationship then follow these steps and wait for the miracle!
Here's what you have to do to have a chance at reconciliation after a traumatic wound.
Any type of betrayal can cause emotional distress, but you might experience lingering trauma when someone you depend on to respect your needs and generally help safeguard your well-being violates th...
The thing you want most from your spouse is often what is broken the most! Trust. A new series is about to start, Unbreakable, Three Proven Strategies to Overcome Hurt, Betrayal, and Broken Promises...
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