Author: Kirby Ingles
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Reignite Your Marriage with Gratitude | Strengthen Relationships
The post emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude in marriage. The author reflects on his wife’s positive impact, acknowledging her daily acts of love and care. By practicing and expressing gratitude, relationships can be strengthened and revitalized. The author encourages readers to cultivate gratitude to enhance their own marriages and deepen their connections. Read more
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Resting in Victory: Shifting from Striving to Surrender
The author describes the exhausting struggle of constantly striving for success and fulfillment, only to learn about the concept of “Resting in Victory.” By shifting from self-reliance to trusting God’s plan, the author finds peace and balance. Practical steps include prayer, reevaluating commitments, rest, spiritual guidance, and focusing on God’s Word. Read more
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Transforming Relationships With Gratitude: Key to Building Connections
How often do we overlook the power of a simple “thank you”? When did you last express gratitude internally and outwardly to someone in your life? We often get so caught up in daily responsibilities, work, and the demands of life that we forget to express gratitude. It’s not that we aren’t grateful, but like… Read more
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Leading with Gentleness and Strength: Kings Build Trust and Respect
The author discusses personal challenges in leadership within family dynamics, focusing on an incident where his wife’s injury reignited issues of respect and control. Initially driven by anger, he learned that true leadership involves patience, setting boundaries without building walls, and leading with gentleness. This experience transformed his understanding of leadership, emphasizing trust and respect… Read more
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How Self-Forgiveness Helps Veterans Heal Moral Injury and PTSD
The path to healing for veterans includes addressing invisible wounds like PTSD and moral injury, which encompass trauma, guilt, and shame. This post emphasizes the significance of self-forgiveness in breaking the cycle of pain and facilitating healing. Self-forgiveness involves acknowledging pain, taking responsibility, practicing self-compassion, and seeking support, ultimately allowing veterans to move forward and… Read more
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Managing Anger: Finding Balance Through Self-Reflection
The post discusses managing anger proactively to prevent it from escalating and negatively affecting relationships and mental health. It introduces the “Angry Stack” method, a journaling technique to address frustrations before they boil over. By understanding and dealing with underlying issues, one can achieve emotional balance and avoid destructive outbursts. Read more
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Why Military Members Avoid Mental Health Services
A veteran with 26 years of service, including 15 months in Iraq, discusses the severe psychological toll of combat, the military’s culture of stoicism, and the stigma of seeking mental health care. Despite fears affecting careers and mistrust of professionals, he emphasizes breaking the silence and changing military culture to support mental health. Read more
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The Key to Stronger Relationships and a Balanced Life
Stop Trying to Fix Everything: Have you ever felt like you’re constantly trying to fix everyone else’s problems while your life is falling apart? I certainly have. I remember being so focused on being the hero that I neglected my well-being. But I’ve learned that the key to stronger relationships and a more balanced life… Read more
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How Churches Can Support Veterans with PTSD
PTSD lingers after combat, affecting veterans’ identities and faith, necessitating more than traditional mental health care. Churches, uniquely positioned to provide spiritual, emotional, and mental support, often lack resources and awareness. The author advocates for churches to educate themselves, establish health ministries, and collaborate with mental health professionals to create supportive environments for veterans, promoting… Read more
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The Roller Coaster of Marriage
The author reflects on the emotional challenges of marriage, initially feeling unappreciated and frustrated. Through introspection, they recognize their own shortcomings and the sacrifices their wife has made. They commit to shifting their perspective to focus on mutual respect and appreciation, aiming to build a strong, lasting relationship. Read more