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Get Over It
by Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson

A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. (Proverbs 19:11)

Closer Kind of Cruise
by Ashley Boyer

Brio's 2008 MOther-Daughter Cruise brought moms and daughters closer—to God and to each other.

Friend Finding
by Suzanne Hadley

As a home school student in a new town, I had to learn how to make new friends. Here's how I did it.

A Prayer Away
by Kristine Rego

I always knew God was with me, but it wasn’t until my dad got cancer that I realized how close He really was.

Dad and Me

It’s fun and amazing how much physical resemblance many girls have with their dads!

I Love My Mom

Brio Sisses brag on their moms.

Surrendering to God’s Timing
by Brienne Murk

God never abandons us when He calls us to wait on Him to provide a godly guy.

Girl's Get-A-Way Cruise



Seven Steps to Becoming a Person Worth Marrying
by James R. Lucas

Before you ask, “Are you the one?” the better question is “Am I the one?”

I Love my Mom!

We’re giving you an opportunity to feature your mom at briomag.com as a special gift.

God Sees Your Brokenness
by Tim Baker

When parents divorce, it’s easy to feel abandoned. But God didn’t forget about the Israelites in the desert, and He hasn’t forgotten about you.

5 Ways to Be a Great Friend to a Guy

It doesn’t take much to secure a good friendship with the opposite sex!

A Shy Girl’s Guide to Making Friends

Need some help making a new friend? Follow these 10 steps to get started!

Trust Me!
by Abby Hill

You have to earn it to get it.

The Wedding Gift
by Melody Lee

Ever dream about your wedding? Here’s a parable that will line your dreams with truth.

Angels in the Truck at Dawn
by Kaitlin Christman as told to Ashley Boyer

I’m thankful for my dad because I almost lost him.

Help! I Can’t Talk to My Mom!
by Terri Pilcher

Four steps to build a better relationship

Impossible Love
by Leslie Yeaton Koepke

Why couldn’t Mom be more . . . normal?

Forgiveness is a Choice, Not a Feeling
by Leslie Yeaton Koepke



Do This With Mom!
by Susie Shellenberger

Celebrate Mother’s Day by getting to know your mom better. Ask her to complete the following questions with you and discuss the answers together.

Skunks in the Marsh
by Brigitte Breitenbucher

Are you listening?

He Could Be All Right
by Arleen Spenceley

Spend some time getting to know guys simply as friends.

Is Our Friendship Fading?
by Shannon Caster

5 signs your best friend needs room to grow





Guy Talk
by Susie Shellenberger

What are guys really thinking about the opposite sex? I asked missionary kids at Hinkson Academy in Moscow, Russia.

What’s Up With Boys?
by Crystal Kirgiss

It all started with a T-shirt . . .

MORE Brio Cruise Stories
by Susie Shellenberger

Moms and daughters talk about their experiences.

Far Away From Home
by Sue Thompson

My brother was the prodigal in our family, but I, too, needed a lesson in compassion and patience.

Brio Mother/Daughter Cruise 2006
by D'Lene Vickery Parker

Moms and daughters from around the world drew closer together on a very special extended weekend.

Getting Closer
by Susie Shellenberger

The Brio cruise was a much needed spiritual retreat on water for moms and daughters!