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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.

Parenting

During a Kitchen Dance Party, Foster Mom Hears Heartfelt Words: ‘I Miss My Other Daddy’

"I felt the tug on my sleeve and looked down to find him standing motionless. His mouth was moving but I couldn’t make out his words. His quiet body in the noisy room caught me off guard. I bent down to find his voice."

Friend Says “Of All People, You Should Get Why Someone Would Abort a Cleft Baby”—Dad’s Reply Is Perfect

"My ‘friend’ said, ‘Come on, of all people, you should get why someone would want to abort a cleft baby.’ That shocked me. Why would he think that?"

New Human Trafficking Operation Targets Adoptive Families in the U.S.

If there's anything that social media has taught us over the years, it's that for everything, there is a market.

I Carry Him

"When he’s reached his limit, I’m close to my own. But when I carry him, he somehow carries me, too."

‘Stop Telling Moms Not to Blink—It’s Okay for Us to Miss Some Stuff’

"Listen, mamas — you can be both the momma who doesn’t want to blink, but who still freakin’ blinks because she needs those brief breaks from her empowering yet fatiguing journey as a life guide for her children."

Dear Stranger, Stop Touching My Kids

"The next time you feel the urge to pinch an adorable baby’s cheek in the checkout lane, please think back to this article and admire from a distance. Mom’s everywhere will thank you.”

“HOW CAN YOU EXPLAIN ALL OF THIS WEIGHT YOU’VE GAINED?”: Doctor’s Shocking Question to 13-Yr-Old Daughter Leaves Mom Enraged

"My daughter is speechless and her eyes begin to glass over. I LOST MY MIND. I had a literal, physical reaction. I put my hand up and said 'STOP! She is 13'..."

Mama, Just Breathe

It was that tense, harried persona that was the norm for a busy, chaotic life. My four-year-old had come up behind me quietly, and I didn’t even realize she was there until she spoke. “Just breathe, Mom.”

I Don’t Want to Forget

I never want to forget how to appreciate each moment for what it is, a passing morsel of time that tics away far too quickly, a moment that could fall away and be forgotten if I don’t take the time to look and lock it away.

Doctor Says “No One Would Blame You” for Aborting Down Syndrome Baby—Mom’s Response Is Perfect

"I just stared at him and said, ‘That’s it?’ He was shocked by my lack of reaction."

Teacher Wants to Quit Over 12-Yr-Old “Problem Student”—2 Yrs Later, His Mom Tells Her to Adopt Him

"His behavior got so bad I thought, 'I can't do this anymore. I can't be a teacher.'"