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5 Types of Intimacy in a Healthy Marriage (Hint: 4 of Them Have Nothing to Do With Sex)

"Once intimacy begins to wane, it can become hard to get back on track. One of the keys to reconnecting is understanding that intimacy is a multifaceted thing. In fact, there are five different types of intimacy, and only when we keep all five functioning can we have marriages that feel profoundly connected."

What it Really Means When We Say “Yahweh”

When we call out to God, in praise, in worship, and in need, we are calling on the Lord our God. Learn how to pronounce Yahweh and call on the mighty one. Our Father. Creator.

15 Powerful Prayers for Healing to Restore Your Body and Spirit

Find comfort and strength through prayer for healing with these 15 powerful prayers to restore your body and spirit during times of illness and hardship.

Stephen Altrogge

I'm a husband, dad, writer, & Mixed Martial Arts Salsa Dancing Champion. I created The Blazing Center. I've also written some books which people seem to like.

I’m Not Saved by Faith, I’m Saved by This

Yes, I realize that I sound like that guy. The “technically” guy. Every church has at least one.

Your Body Is a Temple of the Holy Spirit, So Cigars Are In And Prostitutes Are Out

"This is one of those scriptural spit-take moments. Wait, hang on a minute. My body… is a temple of the Holy Spirit?"

Dear Mom, Jesus Wants You to Chill Out

Mamas, it's time you learn your real job description. And it's not what you think...

A Strip Club, a Mormon Church, and a Gay Wedding Walk Into a Bar

"If you’re gay, I would LOVE to be friends with you. Come on over for dinner. Meet the fam. Bring your partner. This probably confuses you, but that’s okay."

Symptoms Of Legalism: It Irritates Me When Others Get Grace

"It’s an expert con man, pretending to be my friend and convincing me to give up the free grace of God for a much heavier burden."

Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self About Calvinism (Or: How to Be Less of a Jerk)

This full-throated zeal for all things Calvinist caused me to look down on those who were far more godly than me yet maybe didn’t agree with me on every point of doctrine.