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Irresistible Taste: The Five Points of Attraction 
 
 
 
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 What does it mean to be attracted to someone? And what role should attraction play in my pursuit of marriage?
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 The Perils of “Living in Sin”
 
 
 
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Episode 901 
 
 
 
 How to navigate Mother’s Day, plus Dr. Greg Smalley continues the cohabitation conversation, and when your date has concerns about your family.
 
 
 
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Bry Shirin | Digital Content Specialist
I’m back from my cruise — only slightly sunburned! 😄 But seriously, take Lisa’s advice and go on a cruise at least once in your lifetime. It was a blast, and I highly recommend it.
Two quick things for you this week:
First, I wrote a 
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Second, Mother’s Day is this weekend! On “The Boundless Show,” we 
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recorded a roundtable  where we shared ideas for honoring our mothers from a variety of perspectives — including those with complicated maternal relationships. Whether Mother’s Day is a joyful or challenging time for you, I think you’ll find the conversation meaningful.
And as I said on the show — speaking as a mom — just ask your mom what she actually wants for Mother’s Day. Some moms want time with their kids, and some want time away, haha. Need a simple gift idea? Check out 
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Wishing you a beautiful weekend celebrating (or remembering) the moms — biological, adoptive, and spiritual — in your life. 💕
 
 
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Love the Church 
 
 
 
 Courtney Reissig
 
 
 I began to notice a disconnect between the desire to "do something for Jesus" and commitment to the local church.
 
 
 
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Clear the Decks 
 
 
 
 Steve Watters
 
 
 Clutter hinders action and opportunity.
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4 Ways to Fight Lies 
 
 
 
 Bry Shirin
 
 
 Fighting the lies we tell ourselves requires us to go on offense — a defensive posture is not enough.
 
 
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At Least It’s Not Porn 
 
 
 
 Boundless Community
 
 
 Have I become desensitized? Is this just a way of justifying something I know is wrong?
 
 
 
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Leading You On: It’s Not That Simple 
 
 
 
 Marc Aker
 
 
 Truth is when you ask a friend out on a date, you’re not the only one in a vulnerable position. Risking rejection is as difficult as rejecting a friend.
 
 
 
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God Is Not a Genie 
 
 
 
 Lily Combs
 
 
 Three ways to turn your prayer life from a transaction to a relationship.
 
 
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