Encounter3 journal
Practical, Christ-centred encouragement for relationships, marriage and stronger families.
Christian Family Life
A Home Where Faith Comes Alive What truly makes a home Christian? Is it the crucifix hanging on the wall, the Bible resting on a bookshelf, or the family attending church every Sunday? While…
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Every marriage eventually encounters something that was not pictured in the wedding photographs. Illness. Unemployment. Infertility. Grief. Financial hardship. Depression. Caring for ageing parents.…
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Money is rarely just about numbers. It represents security, independence, generosity, fear, opportunity and sometimes status. That is why financial disagreements can become surprisingly…
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Christian parents sometimes worry that faith is competing with an enormous cultural machine. Children encounter social media, entertainment, advertising, friends, school environments and countless…
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Every married couple disagrees. The absence of disagreement is not necessarily evidence of a healthy marriage. Sometimes it simply means difficult subjects are being…
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Weddings receive enormous attention. Months can be spent choosing venues, clothing, flowers, music, photographs and seating arrangements. Then everyone goes home. And marriage begins.…
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Prayer can become one of the deepest forms of intimacy in a Christian marriage. Discover simple ways husband and wife can grow closer to…
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Love may begin with attraction, but a lasting Christian marriage requires preparation, honesty, and shared faith. Explore the conversations couples should have before marriage…
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Building a Christ-Centred Marriage in a Modern World Practical ways couples can keep Christ at the centre while navigating work, technology, finances, parenting, and…
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