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Forgiveness according to Jesus, plus more tips on how to read a room, and if your boyfriend doesn\u2019t budget, is that a red flag?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Featured musical artist:\u00a0 <\/span>Aaron Shust<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Roundtable: What Forgiveness Is and Isn\u2019t<\/b><\/p>\n

July 7th is National Forgiveness Day, so we\u2019re having a hopeful and practical conversation on how to walk in forgiveness as a Christian. Usually it\u2019s a process, not just a one-time decision, but is there a \u201cright\u201d way to view the act of forgiving? What does the Bible say about it? We talk about how we\u2019ve forgiven those who\u2019ve hurt us, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why forgiveness matters in the first place.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Forgive for Real: Six Steps to Forgiving\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Watch This Segment on YouTube<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Link to Counseling Services\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Send Us Your Show Ideas<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Leave Us a Voicemail<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Culture: How to Read a Room (Part 2)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Have you ever gotten an incorrect read on what\u2019s going on in a meeting, friend group or social situation? Most of us have. Whether you\u2019re an extrovert or introvert, emotional intelligence and discernment are relational muscles to develop. Our friend Dr. Mike Bechtle is an expert in career and professional development. His tips for how to read a room, assess a situation and win in social and business environments will save you years of trial and error. In part two of our interview, Mike outlines practical steps for how to communicate appropriately both verbally and in emails, texts, on social media and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inbox: My Boyfriend Doesn\u2019t Budget<\/b><\/p>\n

Her boyfriend doesn\u2019t have a budget, but is this a valid reason to end the relationship? A counselor weighs in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find us on YouTube\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Link to Counseling Services\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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