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How do you respond when your wife levels a criticism at you? You … [single response]

• Try to ignore it
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• Move out of range
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• Suggest you pray together about it
• Assure her of your love
• Other: _____

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THIS WEEK'S THEME
Resolving Marriage Discord
Striking back or stonewalling aren't valid options.

Today's Devotion

May 14, 2008

Pray with Her? No Way!

Key Bible Verse: If you don't treat her as you should, your prayers will not be heard (1 Peter 3:7).

Praying in the middle of a conflict is just as important as praying when the seas are calm. But most of us don't feel like praying with someone we're arguing with. Read more …

Prayer for the Week

Lord, help me take the initiative in repairing any damaged relationships in my marriage.

Familyman Weekly

For Dad Eyes Only
by Todd Wilson

Hey Dad,

This is going to be a quickie. We're sitting in a parking lot in Harrisburg, PA, and the kids are anxious to get going. But I do want to give you a heads up on Mother's Day THIS Sunday—I repeat, THIS SUNDAY. Read more…

A Man's Perspective

Leaders Insight, May 5, 2008
Talking Religion and Politics without Getting Co-opted
As soon as human beings start assuming they are in a position to pronounce God's political leanings, things get a little dicey.
by John Ortberg

Anybody but me notice that this is an election year? I have loved politics since I was a kid; one of my first and favorite books was a little Cold War classic called Being an American Can Be Fun. Read more…

Faith in the Workplace

From FaithInTheWorkplace.com
The Point Is Fred and Ginger
Good leadership requires an innate rhythm that involves knowing when to lead and when to follow.
by Michael Bruner

In preparation for our wedding reception, my wife and I took dance lessons. Boy, was that a mistake! We both insisted on leading. I because I was the man, and she because she was the dancer. Read More…

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