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Marriage: Friend of the Marriage
Helping Those Thinking About Divorce Special Guest Podcast with Truth and Nails... In this episode we are going to talk about divorce and why we can't lose heart. Maybe you're...
eZine #91: Spring Forward in Your Marriage
April eZine: Spring Forward in Your Marriage Spring is in the air…can you feel it?! With it comes a whole new sense of starting fresh and with a clean slate. At...
The Power of Your Face
Uncovering the Relational Impact of Masking The Bible, in those “less than modern” translations, repeatedly uses the word “countenance”. It’s an old word that has long since faded from usage...
eZine #90: Where is God When it Hurts?
March eZine: Where is God When it Hurts? It’s not a new dilemma. “Where is God when it hurts” is the question people have been asking for centuries. It’s in most...
Marriage: Do The Math in Your Marriage
Timely, Intentional Targets toward Multiplied Relational Togetherness It’s simple marital math. The greater the effort you put into staying connected —the greater the overall effect on your marital companionship. There...
eZine #89: What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day
February eZine: What's the Deal with Valentine's Day? It's Almost Valentine's Day! DFR Family, let's talk about Valentine's Day. It can be met with mixed feelings. Some people LOVE it, others...
eZine #88: The Pillars of a Strong Marriage
January eZine: The Pillars of a Strong Marriage LET'S KICK THINGS OFF… We've mentioned these before, but there are 4 key pillars to an amazing marriage. >Commitment >Communication >Companionship >Closeness This...
eZine #87: Turn Your Holidays Inside Out
December eZine: Turn Your Holidays Inside Out It's One of Our Favourite Times of the Year…Christmas! This month, we are so excited to round up our favourite holiday resources and share...
Marriage: The 12 Days of a Christ-Centered Christmas
We often hear the quote, “It is better to give than receive.” Deep down in our hearts, we know it is true yet, that’s not the way Christmas is celebrated in...
eZine #86 : COVID Cautions!
November eZine: COVID Cautions New Articles and Podcasts From Dr. Dave Currie! Dr. Dave is sharing with you a brand new article this month on COVID (or C***D as Dr Dave...
Parenting: How To Bring Out The Worst In Your Kids
8 Dangerous Dispositions of Rookie Parents and Those Who Act Like It! Heed the warning: How you interact with your children —the tone of your parenting —full-on shapes their life —their...
eZine #85: We want to Connect with YOU!
October eZine: Deepen your Connection OUR WORD OF THE MONTH: CONNECT! This month, we want to focus on CONNECTION. Not just with us, but with your spouse, your kids, and those...
COVID Cautions
Wisdom on Facing Pandemic Danger I am going against two personal convictions in writing this article. First off, I deeply dislike stirring up controversy. I have always wanted people to remember...
eZine #84: Falling back into the swing of things
September eZine: Back to School & More... Happy first day of Autumn DFR family! It's crazy how fast summer goes, isn't it? Before we dive into this month's resources, we wanted...
Women’s Seminar: Encounter Jesus in the Noise
Ladies, this is an exclusive seminar, just for you! Come join us for an interactive, reflecting, equipping, spiritual direction and life coaching experience with Jesus leading the way! This 5 Day Kickstart: Encountering Jesus...