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May 11, 20123 min read

Step-Parent Troubles

Question My husband and I divorced four years ago. Now he is remarried, and his new wife allows my 10-year-old daughter to watch movies,...

Gary Oliver

Apr 11, 20126 min read

Growth in Anger

Question I’ve gone to seminars, listened to tapes and read books on how to be an effective parent. Most of the time I do a great job. But...

Gary Oliver

Mar 23, 20123 min read

Unfinished Projects

Question My husband keeps starting projects on our home—then doesn’t finish them! Right now, it’s the kitchen. He tore it up—there’s no...

Gary Oliver

Mar 11, 20122 min read

Not in Love

Question I’m married to the most loving, giving, and understanding man I’ve ever met. I love him dearly; however, I'm not in love with...

Gary Oliver

Feb 23, 20122 min read

Helping Children who Struggle with Sharing

Question We have four children and our third child who is 11, refuses to share. We know this can be a developmental stage some kids go...

Gary Oliver

Feb 12, 20121 min read

Loving Your Wife

Question How do I love my wife? Answer Loving a woman is a very special challenge! How do we know this, because God addresses it right in...

Gary Oliver

Jan 31, 20122 min read

The Blessing

Information from: The Blessing, by John Trent, Ph.D. and Gary Smalley We all want to have acceptance—to feel like we measure up and that...

Gary Oliver

Jan 23, 20124 min read

Healthy Anger

Question We have two young boys who are 19 months apart and they both struggle with anger. We’re doing a better job at managing our anger...

Gary Oliver

Jan 12, 20122 min read

Being Open About Bullying

Question We have two children in middle-school and both have talked with us about their discomfort at the bulling they see almost every...

Gary Oliver

Dec 24, 20112 min read

Dealing with Depression in Children

Question For the past several months, our 9-year-old daughter has seemed more withdrawn and quiet than usual. We’ve recently moved and...

Gary Oliver

Dec 12, 20112 min read

Modeling Empathy For Your Children

Question We have two wonderful teenagers but at times are concerned with the lack of compassion and empathy they have for some of their...

Gary Oliver

Nov 24, 20112 min read

Emotional Affair

Question My male friend and I have both had marital problems for a while. We started to meet at lunch to be a source of Christian support...

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