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Why People Get Lonely Even When They Are Married

People think that when they get married they will β€œnever be lonely again.” Wrong.

Loneliness in marriage is predictable. The longer you live together, the less you feel the need to talk. No wonder so many empty-nesters divorce after their kids leave: the silence is deafening.

What causes it and how do we cure it?

Having been married over 40 years, I think I have finally figured out why we all struggle with this.

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I am determined to make this Christmas more about "presence" than "presents"

The commercialism of Christmas is in high gear.  Amazon trucks are rolling.  Malls are packed.  Trees and tinsel prepare for the Christmas Day β€œloot.”

There is a β€œpresence,” an atmosphere in Christmas that’s about a lot more than Santa Claus.

HERE, FOR ME, IS THE β€œPRESENCE” OF CHRISTMAS:

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4 Major Perspectives That Will Help You to Forgive

All of us face hurt.

Some of us choose to forgive.

The rest of us live in bitterness.

How do you β€œforgive and forget?” We have a pretty good Example.

Jesus prayed, β€œFather, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

You will hopelessly hold on to hurt until you realize what He knew:

Forgiveness becomes easier when we realize our hurt is really Satan vs. God. People are just caught in the middle.”

How do you β€œforgive and forget?” We have a pretty good Example.

Here are 4 perspectives that will help you to forgive:

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God has Five Love Languages

The book Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman has been an international best-seller for years. Someone recently pointed out to me that if β€œGod is love” it is probable that He shows us His love in the same five ways.

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