You can love Jesus.You can love each other.You can even love each other’s cultures. And still feel like your marriage is being torn down in slow motion by family pressure, […]
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Marriage First Doesn’t Mean Family Last
If you grew up in a culture where family is everything, the phrase marriage first doesn’t mean family last can feel confusing at best and offensive at worst. Your body […]
The Holiday War: How to Stop Dreading Family Time
You would think holidays should be the easiest part of the year. Days off. Special food. Family together. So why does your stomach twist the moment someone mentions travel plans, […]
Parenting Across Cultures: Who Gets a Vote?
If you and your spouse come from different cultures, parenting is probably the place where the differences show up the loudest. One side grew up with strict discipline and big […]
Money Requests From Family – A Christian Way to Decide
If you grew up in a tight knit family or a cross cultural home, you probably did not need anyone to teach you about money requests from family. It just […]
“Respect” vs Control: How to Tell the Difference
If you grew up in a culture that talks a lot about respect, you probably know this line very well: “You must respect your elders.” “A good wife respects her […]