Dolores Smyth
Dolores Smyth is a nationally published faith and parenting writer. She draws inspiration for her writing from everyday life. Connect with her over Twitter @byDoloresSmyth.
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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5 Ways to Break the Cycle of Hurtful Parenting
For better or for worse, we learn so much of our parenting methods through our own parents. What's a parent to do when they didn't have the healthiest teachers?Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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5 Worship Songs for When You're Feeling Alone
Here are 5 types of loneliness you may be experiencing along with 5 worship songs that can help lift your spirit.Thursday, March 7, 2024
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5 Good Habits to Start as Newlyweds
Everyone has marriage advice for newlyweds, and for a good reason. Newlyweds are (understandably) caught up in the bliss of their union and, because of that, may be unprepared for any choppy seas...Friday, February 23, 2024
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4 Books of the Bible That Every Teen Should Study
There are no two ways about it—the teenage years are rough. Teenagers are beset with insecurities, peer pressure, and heartbreak over bad friendships and romantic relationships alike. With...Thursday, October 12, 2023
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10 Verses to Memorize and Pray for Healing
As God’s children, our Father wants us to look to Him for all of our needs. The Bible tells us so, encouraging us to “pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests”...Monday, October 2, 2023
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How You Can Use Scripture to Help Your Child Get Over 5 Types of Heartbreak
When our children are little, we cherish their every milestone, from their first smile to their first word to their first step. During their more difficult “firsts,” such as their first cold or...Monday, September 25, 2023
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5 Popular Worship Songs and the Inspiring Stories behind Them
“Sing to the Lord, praise His name, proclaim His salvation day after day” (Psalm 96:2). So declared King David, the author of most of the songs in the Old Testament hymnbook—the Psalms.From King...Thursday, August 31, 2023
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10 Things You Need to Know about Universalism and the Unitarian Universalist Association
What Is Universalism?Universalism is a liberal, religious tradition that teaches that every person will be saved, regardless of repentance. Originally rooted in Christianity, Universalism developed...Friday, August 4, 2023
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5 Common Questions We Want to Have Answered about Tithing
It wasn’t until I was in my 20s when I gave the tradition of tithing any real consideration. Prior to that, I viewed giving money to the church simply as something people did whether or not they...Thursday, July 6, 2023
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5 Rare Signs of a Mature Marriage
Like any other relationship that matters, marriage is hard. Couples who are committed to their marriage want their marriage to do more than just survive, they want their marriage to thrive.Thriving...Thursday, June 29, 2023
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The Four Types of Love in Scripture and How to Experience them
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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3 Ways You're Contributing to the Strained Relationship with Your In-Laws
While you encourage your spouse to speak up and have appropriate boundaries with their parents, you need to assert your own boundaries by speaking up for yourself. You do not have to tolerate...Monday, December 5, 2022
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How Knowing the Love Languages Can Help Your Marriage
Like any healthy relationship, maintaining a happy marriage takes commitment and attention to detail. Scripture tells us that “Love is patient, love is kind…it does not dishonor others, it is not...Friday, July 29, 2022
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9 Ways to Honor Your Mother and Father as an Adult
As you’ve gotten older, thoughts of your parents may have taken a backseat to your other relationships or the obligations you have at work or in your own home. However, no matter your age, your...Monday, June 6, 2022
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What Is the Love Language of Words of Affirmation?
This love language is also the only category that involves verbal expression. You can spot people whose love language is based on Words of Affirmation because those people don’t hesitate to cheer...Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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5 Lessons I've Learned After 20 Years of Marriage
Sticking up for your husband or wife isn’t about them “needing” to be rescued or not being “independent” enough. It’s about you showing up for the person you love, spoke vows to, and formed a new...Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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3 Scriptures to Help You Pray for Your Bully
If you find yourself struggling to muster up the strength and humility to pray for someone who has been an aggressive figure in your life, you can turn to Scripture for help. Here are 3 Bible...Friday, February 25, 2022
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What Do Genealogies in the Bible Show Us?
However, Matthew included Rahab in his Gospel’s genealogy to reflect God’s far-reaching compassion in making people from all walks of life part of His magnificent design.Monday, February 14, 2022