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Emotional Abuse in the Local Church

Is your church a safe place for victims of emotional abuse? Learn how to offer, hope, help, and healing to abuse victims and their abusers

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Healing the Wounds of Emotional Abuse

Learn how to heal the wounds of emotional abuse. Experts offer biblical principles and practical tips for healing.

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FAQs About Emotional Abuse

Is emotional abuse slowly eroding you or someone you know? Learn about its destructive nature and how to find hope and healing.

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Healing the Emotionally Abusive Marriage

Emotional abuse within marriage is never God’s will. It is possible to break the cycle of abuse within your marriage and to experience God’s restoration.

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The Upside and Downside of Anger

Is “righteous anger” ever justified? Know the difference between selfish and selfless anger.

Helping a Family Member or Friend Who Cuts

A former cutter shares how friends and family can help a friend or loved one who cuts.

Parental Involvement Leads to a Decline in Drug Use

Part of the Battling Drug and Alcohol Abuse Series Battling Drug and Alcohol Abuse If You Love an Alcoholic Drug-Proofing Your Home Parental Involvement Leads to a Decline in Drug Use Series About: Abuse and Addiction A new survey from the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows a significant decline in the use of cigarettes, …

Food for Thought

When it comes to food, college campuses are like distorted mirrors of larger American culture.

The Light of Depression

Surprisingly, my season of depression led to a greater experience of joy.

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How to Help When Your Spouse Is Depressed

Part of the Depression Series Depression How to Help When Your Spouse Is Depressed No Teen is an Island Depression in the Christian Family The Light of Depression Series About: Emotional Health Tim and Sandra sit close together on their porch swing, holding hands. It’s hard to believe that less than a year ago, they’d …

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If You Love an Alcoholic

How can you help the person you love who is struggling with alcoholism?

The Fight with Food

With the spread of obesity in the U.S., many Americans are taking extreme measures against the battle of the bulge.

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Battling Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse.

No Teen is an Island

If your child is isolating himself, here’s what he might be trying to tell you.

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Depression

Most people associate depression with a feeling of gloom or sadness, but there are greater symptoms to keep in mind.

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Drug-Proofing Your Home

Here are some proactive steps you can take to reduce your child’s chance of using drugs.

What to do if Someone You Know is Raped

You can help a friend or loved one face this tragedy, despite the emotional and physical trauma.