Preparing for Our Summer “Visitations”
Blog: Heaven in your Home
As we move more into the heart of summer, that means lots of visiting and hosting! In our own family, we often talk about hospitality as the “crown of our Trinity House” (or do...
Family Life and Parenting
Family Dynamics
Since everyone comes from a family, marriage brings together not only husband and wife, but also brothers, sisters, in-laws, and extended family members. These new relationships can bring joy and a rich sense of belonging to a couple, but they can also be challenging to navigate at times. In addition, it’s important for spouses to recognize how their family of origin affects their assumptions, behaviors, and values, in order to best relate to one’s spouse who may have had a very different upbringing.
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“Jesus…began to send them out two by two.” (Mk. 6:7) We are stronger together, in bonds of friendship and community. You too, are sent to your neighbors, your town, your relatives, and the world to heal, to love, to forgive.
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