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Life Will Have Pain: It Needs This Perspective

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“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey “When life is good and we have no problems, we can almost let ourselves believe we have no need for God. But in my experience, sometimes the richest blessings come through pain and hard things.” – Anne Graham Lotz There’s a high ideal in humanity that we should find purpose in our pain. It’s instinctual to ask why bad things happen to good people and difficult to understand why an all-loving God doesn’t come in and save us and others from horrible life circumstances. Maybe you’re struggling with a fresh wound, a broken heart, or a loss that you can’t make […]

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Is Your Life Challenging? Need Answers? Ask Dr. Zoe!

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Are you struggling with a life challenge? A hurdle, hurt, or heartbreak? Do you have a question for which you are desperate to find an answer? Maybe you don’t want to ask a friend or family member; you may be afraid of what others might think. All of these concerns leave you unsure about what to do next. The Ask Dr. Zoe column is a place we created so that you can share your concerns without fear and receive much-needed direction from a trustworthy source! And what’s great is you can even do it anonymously if you choose! Dr. Zoe Shaw is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Relationship and Life Coach, with over 20 years of practice. She will readily tell you there’s nothing you

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Ask Dr. Zoe – My Husband Is a Strict Stepfather

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‘Stuck in the Middle’ Asked: I have four children from a previous marriage and I recently got married to a wonderful man with no children. He’s very strict with my kids. They liked him at first, but now that we’re married and have been living together for 4 months, they don’t like him anymore and there is a lot of conflicts. We argue mostly about kid stuff. His controlling behavior comes from a good heart and he just wants to take over the father role with my kids. He has very clear ideas about how the kids should behave and how they should dress. He’s very big on respect. I’m feeling very torn between my children and my husband. Where do I

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What Makes a Great Dad? How Can You Encourage It? – 093

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreMany men can be a father, but a dad, that’s so much more. He holds a special place in a child’s life—a different one than mom, and that’s a good thing. When daddy does things his way, our kids are better for it. But, what is it that makes a good dad? What qualities does he offer our children that we may not? How can we encourage his relationship with our kids? With Father’s Day approaching, Darlene Brock and Julie Graham take this episode to discuss those things and celebrate the unique position and qualities of a dad. They consider the plight of a single mom too:

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Catch up on This Grit and Grace Life Podcast

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreSummer has arrived, and with it the shift from school busy has been replaced by summer busy. Hopefully, you’re going to get some time to relax, even a vacation in the schedule too! With this in mind, we’re going to change our podcast publishing rhythm and release a new episode every other week to give us a break. Also to give you time to catch up on any shows you may have missed while living your grit and grace life! In this short episode, Darlene and Julie recap some of their favorite conversations by topic. If you’re looking for one on men (dating/marriage); motherhood; building confidence or

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5 Questions to Make the Most of Couples Counseling

5 Questions to Make the Most of Couple’s Counseling

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Going into a counseling session by yourself can be intimidating. The idea of opening up to someone you have never met seems to be a little scary. When you add another person to the session—especially the person you are in the midst of trial with, your guard can be at an utmost high. If you’re both at the point where you’re willing to step into a therapist’s office for couple’s counseling, most likely, you want your marriage to work. But it will take effort! Trust me, I know from personal experience. But, in going through counseling, I’ve discovered some helpful questions to ask yourself… 1. Does the counselor take sides? Many times, when we go into marriage or couple’s counseling, we are

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I Said I Would Never Date Again, but Then

I Said I Would Never Date Again, but Then…

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My children have given their blessing for me to date and remarry, but my son had one stipulation: “As long as he has a yacht.” Although I’ve been deeply content as a widow and there are no boyfriend possibilities, I drafted an inventory of the basic requirements. Owning a yacht is not on my list. “You shouldn’t limit yourself to a list,” a friend cautioned. “You might miss some really great opportunities.” But, if we’re setting out to make a major decision—say, purchasing a house—then don’t most home buyers have a price point, general location, and square footage in mind? And if a great house in the right school district (with a short commute to work) presents itself, but we wanted wood

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Get Expert Advice, Ask Dr. Zoe Now

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If you haven’t met her yet or had the opportunity to read her spot on advice, well, we think it’s a must-do for 2019. The strong woman behind this weekly column, Dr. Zoe Shaw, is a licensed psychotherapist, educated at UCLA and Pepperdine University. She has a private practice in sunny California and a virtual practice working with people all over the world! She is a motivational speaker, podcast host, life coach, and fitness fanatic. Dr. Zoe is also a busy wife and mama of five, which fuels her desire to help women attain the elusive balance between work, life, self, and relationships. Yes, like the rest of us she is an overly ambitious multi-tasker who is spinning a lot of plates!

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Grit and Grace for All the Other Women in Your Man’s Life – 068

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | More Your man has a lot of other women in his life who require attention and often demand his interaction. It could be his mom, coworkers, a daughter, an ex, friends, or a baby mama to name a few. If this relationship requires his attention, it might need yours too! Because we love our men, we want great relationships with them, but it’s impractical (and unhealthy!) to try to keep them all to ourselves. So, can you find the grit and grace to give him space to have healthy relationships with these women? Darlene and Julie share how to navigate all the other women in your man’s

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10 Simple and Unexpected Ways You Can Save Money

10 Simple and Unexpected Ways You Can Save Money

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Money is always a sensitive topic, whether you think you have enough or too little. (By the way, few people think they have enough; it’s all relative.) Planning ahead can definitely curb stress and give you a sense of security. Whether you are building an emergency fund or saving so you can pay cash for Christmas gifts or that long-awaited vacation, by being disciplined and diligent you can become a saver! Here are 10 ways to build up a savings account: 1. Take advantage of banks when they offer cash for opening an account. We need to remember that banks are simply selling products, and like other retailers they offer cash incentives. Some banks offer $150 or more for simply opening an

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