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Q: My wife and I both experienced similar wounds in our respective pasts. That's part of what drew us together and we thought it would help us relate. But now we're actually really struggling. Do you have any advice?

Jim: In some ways, we've been conditioned by Hollywood to think that marriage is best when two individuals who are broken and ...Read more

Q: Our teen son seems fixated -- almost obsessed -- about how he looks. It's not just filtering or editing his selfies. He seems almost panicky about his physique. Is that normal?

Jim: I think most of us are aware that body image is a huge issue for teen girls. But many parents don't realize that more and more teen boys are also susceptible to ...Read more

Q: Is it too much to ask for a simple existence without pain and struggles? I don't want much -- just a comfortable life. I work hard and want to enjoy the fruits of my labor without hassle.

Jim: Especially here in America, we enjoy a greater level of comfort than any other generation in history. But all that luxury comes at a high cost -- and ...Read more

Q: I take satisfaction in filling a number of important roles: husband, father, breadwinner, church leader, youth sports coach, etc. But I often feel like I'm running behind -- and I know my family suffers for it. How can I find a better life balance?

Jim: I think we're all busier than ever before. With work pressures, family responsibilities ...Read more