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General Advice on Picking a Quality Mate

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General Advice on Picking a Quality Mate

General Advice on Picking a Quality Mate

Lucas Necessary

Reading Time: 2 minutesSome advice I was given on picking a mate.

An Invulnerable Christian Man

An Invulnerable Christian Man

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Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of my friends told me how she was concerned that I wasn’t vulnerable. We listened to Brene Brown’s “The Power of Vulnerability” together so that I could understand her better.

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10 Simple Steps to Plan Your Marriage, Not Just Your Wedding

10 Simple Steps to Plan Your Marriage, Not Just Your Wedding

Lucas Necessary

Reading Time: 10 minutesLessons from Luke Wilson, who has the best marriage on this planet.

When Forgiveness Feels Like a Last Resort

When Forgiveness Feels Like a Last Resort

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Reading Time: 2 minutesJesus stressed the importance of forgiveness when he remarked, “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Thoughts on My Failed Engagement; How to View Being Cheated On

Thoughts on My Failed Engagement; How to View Being Cheated On

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Reading Time: 2 minutesI have never cheated on anyone, and I praise God for that, but I understand that I certainly could have. It’s a huge blessing that I’m not incredibly rich or incredibly good looking, as I imagine that all sorts of temptations are opened up behind those twin doors. I am so blessed that God has kept me from infidelity, and even more so that He has given me the ability to put…

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Dr. Love-is-a-Superstition or: There is No Such Thing as You

Dr. Love-is-a-Superstition or: There is No Such Thing as You

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThey don’t believe that there is an immaterial soul which exercises causal power on material reality. All that you are, therefore, is your body (including your brain). Since the brain, as a physical object, follows the laws of physics and chemistry, then your thoughts/decisions must also follow the laws of physics and chemistry.

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The Girl with All the Gifts

The Girl with All the Gifts

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere’s always something that’s most important.

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We Were an Effective Team

We Were an Effective Team

Lucas Necessary

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere is a day coming for us all when our hearts cease to beat; the life will fade from our eyes, and our cells will begin a cascade of self-destruction into oblivion.  And with that, what was once “us” becomes a memory of the past; the dying breath of summer as fall sets in in anticipation of an eternal winter. In the blink of an eye, our vibrancy is forgotten,…

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Until Dawn Do Us Part

Until Dawn Do Us Part

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUntil-dawn-do-us-part relationships make until-death-do-us-part ones so very hard. They exchange temporary happiness for permanent burdens. Years of memories that could have been shared instead become moribund recollections of “might have beens.” A wife of noble character who can find?She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 I can’t imagine myself finding a ruby and chucking it away. People die with integrity or despair, and the history of companionship goes…

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Selfless Marriage

Selfless Marriage

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Luke 6:35 says, “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High.” One aspect missing from many marriages is that of selflessness. Relationships can’t be 50/50—they need to be 100/100, with each partner giving it all they have. Watch your expectations, that you don’t let them ruin your appreciation. My friend…

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You Can’t Awaken Someone Who Is Pretending to Be Asleep.

You Can’t Awaken Someone Who Is Pretending to Be Asleep.

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Reading Time: 3 minutesYou can’t awaken someone who is pretending to be asleep. You also cannot have reciprocated love with someone who is only pretending to feel. Throughout my life, I’ve often found myself wishing that I were a robot, so that I wouldn’t have emotions—I was always impressed by Data in the regard. That wasn’t possible, but I created a facsimile of it, wherein I blocked off letting myself feel connected to…

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Lucas Necessary in Cloud Peak Wilderness at night. Lost Twin Lakes, WY.
My Life: A Story of Failure; A Hope of Success

My Life: A Story of Failure; A Hope of Success

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Reading Time: 14 minutesNote: This is an older post with valuable information. I now am developing a happy familia. ⇢ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Your Pandora’s Box In a previous article, I noted that much of my failure in communication has ultimately come down to effort. Because I have not put in the time and effort required to build relationships, my overall success in conveying information and having successful relationships has been very…

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A Failure to Communicate: The Story of My Life?

A Failure to Communicate: The Story of My Life?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes“Simplifying important but complex messages can be a necessary and valuable approach for increasing the reach of those messages. But when simplification renders the message inaccurate, the mission is harmed.” —Dr. Heather E. Heying  While I was on a quick, 24-mile hike with an acquaintance, she commented that I would talk about things which “made no sense.” While they made plenty of sense to me, and I was conveying correct…

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