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For Golden Retrievers and Beavers , making better decisions together sometimes means speeding up . Most decisions come with deadlines . Bills need to be paid , contracts and offers need to be signed , kids need to be picked up , and so on . And sometimes , no matter how much information we gather or research we do , it ’ s never enough to remove the fear that we are going to make the wrong choice . But perhaps that ’ s why God has given us someone who balances our personality . Someone who can not only face the mountain with us but also choose faith over fear for both of us — and even make sure that we step out in that faith before we miss something important . your life , not to defeat you , but to help you strengthen each other and your marriage for the challenges ahead .
Adapted from The Merge for Marriage by Kari Trent Stageberg . Copyright 2023 . Used by permission of Focus on the Family . All rights reserved . Represented by Tyndale House Publishers , a Division of Tyndale House Ministries .
Do you see how these two distinct traits can be a powerful combination ? One of you can see the potential success of a given decision and isn ’ t afraid to take action . And one of you is able to see potential problems and make sure that you have the right information to safely move ahead .
The Lord places these various traits in
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Kari Trent Stageberg , MBA , is an author , speaker , and Certified Master Coach and Trainer who serves as the CEO of StrongFamilies . A survivor of domestic violence , Kari ’ s goal is to help individuals and couples find hope , find freedom , and experience The Blessing through Christ , both as individuals and in their most important relationships . When she isn ’ t working , she spends her time enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her amazing husband , Joey , and their two young sons , Lincoln and Benton . 57