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August 6, 2019

Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 3

John and Danny explain why it's smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.

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It’s difficult to change ourselves, so it’ll be frustrating to try to change our spouse or our children. John and Danny explain why it’s smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.
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