Walking Through Depression

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Depression in the Christian Family

Emotional Health

Many godly, Christ-centered homes struggle with clinical depression. Here’s one family’s story.

April 20, 2023

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Witchcraft: What Christian Parents Need to Know

Children

Witchcraft is a difficult subject to broach in Christian circles. Many people are so uncomfortable with it, they don’t even want to discuss it, and don’t believe it is real.

March 22, 2023

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FIVE WAYS TO DEEPEN YOUR FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD

Faith

Just like maintaining a long-distance friendship requires effort, building a close friendship with God takes intentional time and attention.

March 14, 2023

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Grow Together in Faith With Family Prayer

Children

Praying as a family can be much more than a bedtime ritual.

February 28, 2023

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I WAS THAT “CLUMP OF CELLS”

Faith

Despite my relatively thick skin, there is one popular phrase from the mouths of abortion promoters that always gets under my skin: a pregnancy is merely a “clump of cells.” The phrase bothers me for a few reasons.

February 9, 2023

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Helping Kids Stand Firm While Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Transgenderism

Children

There is a crucial shift in youth culture, and Christian teens need to understand transgenderism as well as how to respond in love and truth.

January 23, 2023

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‘ALL ARE WELCOME HERE’

Faith

Looking at inclusion from God’s perspective

January 18, 2023

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Mom: Friend or Foe?

Emotional Health

Ask the Lord to give you empathy for your mother, to help you understand, and to show you how you can love and support her in her struggles.

January 12, 2023

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Childhood Cancer: God, Hold My Everything

Children

Childhood cancer brought the presence of God in ways they never knew existed.

January 9, 2023

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Christmas Activities That Focus on Jesus

Children

Are you looking for ideas to help keep your children focused on the reason for the Christmas season?

December 20, 2022

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Christmas Devotional

Faith

Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Find time to join us in a Christmas devotional to celebrate our Savior today.

December 20, 2022

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LET IMMANUEL DELIVER COMFORT TO HURTING HEARTS THIS CHRISTMAS

Faith

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)

December 19, 2022

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THE PRACTICE OF PONDERING CHRISTMAS

Faith

This Christmas, ponder your position with God, ponder the praise of angels and shepherds, and ponder the Son on the cross.

December 15, 2022

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HOW TO BE CONTENT AS A COUPLE AT CHRISTMAS

Faith

One awful eve of envy helped me learn how to be content at Christmas instead of creating conflict in my marriage. Here’s what I learned.

December 13, 2022

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Why is Advent Important?

Children

Why is Advent important? Advent is a time of hope. When we show our children Advent’s profound truths, they receive a higher hope than anything this world can offer.

December 8, 2022

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Go From “Gimme” to Grateful Kids

Children

Teaching children to be grateful and generous is a Christmas gift that can last a lifetime.

December 7, 2022

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Your Best Present is God’s Presence

Faith

From God’s perspective, Christmas is the story of a God of love who desires to have a lifelong relationship with you.

November 30, 2022

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What Is Advent All About?

Faith

Advent is a beautiful time to remember God’s promises to send a Messiah and how Jesus Christ fulfilled those prophecies.

November 27, 2022

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Your Best Present is God’s Presence

Children

From God’s perspective, Christmas is the story of a God of love who desires to have a lifelong relationship with you.

November 27, 2022

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WHY WE NEED “OLD PEOPLE”

Faith

There are mistakes to avoid, history to learn, joy to share and memories to be made. And we can only benefit from joining hands with those who have already braved the journey before us.

November 27, 2022

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FAMILY STRESS AT CHRISTMASTIME

Communication

If you and your spouse look for unexpected gifts in your life this Christmas, you just may find a blessing in working together to manage family dynamics during the holiday season.

November 27, 2022

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WELCOME TO ADVENT 2022!

Faith

Celebrating Advent is a wonderful way to prepare for the coming of Jesus. It reminds us of His birth, His presence, and His second coming.

November 18, 2022

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November 16, 2022

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Sharing God’s Love With Others

Faith

Hagar’s story in the Bible shows how we can share God’s love with others and let them know that He sees each of us in our trials.

November 15, 2022

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Your Identity: Artfully Made and Intentionally Crafted

Emotional Health

Embracing your God-given identity that is developed through your relationship with the One who loves you and knows you best

November 8, 2022

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Are Young Kids Influenced to Identify as Transgender?

Children

I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed messages. What are some of the main influences a child to identify as transgender?

October 28, 2022

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WHEN YOUR SPOUSE HAS A TERMINAL ILLNESS

Communication

When you learn your spouse has a terminal illness, everything changes in an instant. What’s important to know as you begin this hard journey?

October 20, 2022

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HOLDING TIGHT THROUGH THE LOSS OF A CHILD

Children

Steven and Mary Beth Chapman have guided their kids through grief and confusion. They’ve done this by being real and sharing openly as they’ve grappled with their own emotions and unresolved questions.

October 10, 2022

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HOW DO WE PRAY TOGETHER?

Faith

How do you pray together as a couple? Try the following seven ideas for praying together and increasing spiritual intimacy in your marriage.

October 10, 2022

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Facing the Fear Factor

Children

Does your teen function out of faith or out of fear? Find ways to encourage your anxious teen.

September 20, 2022

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Reinforce Your Child’s Sexual Identity

Children

Help children understand that their sexual identity is an indelible part of who God created them to be.

September 20, 2022

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MARRIAGE MEDITATION — THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS SELF-CONTROL

Faith

Getting Started

September 5, 2022

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Freedom in Christ

Faith

Here are faith activities to teach kids about freedom through our relationship with Jesus.

August 24, 2022

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THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY AND ABORTION

Faith

Christianity is blessed with extremely strong and clear teaching on abortion found in ancient texts from the earliest church fathers.

August 21, 2022

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10 WAYS PHYSICIANS CAN ASSIST A LOCAL PREGNANCY MEDICAL CLINIC IN MAKING AN IMPACT FOR LIFE

Faith

From a simple visit to regular volunteering your time, there are plenty of ways pro-life physicians can support local pregnancy centers in their life-saving mission.

August 18, 2022

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Living With Healthy Grief

Communication

Learn how to deal with the grief that comes from the death of a loved one or from divorce. It includes the stages of grief and provides teens with ideas on how to walk through the process of grief after a loss.

August 12, 2022

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GOD’S PLAN FOR MARRIAGE

Faith

What is God’s plan for marriage? Marriage is the full expression and design of God’s image in human beings.

August 12, 2022

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MARRIAGE WITH ETERNITY IN MIND

Faith

Francis Chan discusses how having a marriage focused on a mission will require commitment and sacrifice, asking couples if their view of the future is big enough.

August 11, 2022

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Science and Christianity: How Science Can Strengthen Your Teen’s Faith

Faith

Finding a way to fit science and religion together can feel overwhelming. For our teens, logic and reasoning present some of the greatest threats to complete belief in Christianity. However, as parents, you can guide your teen to a deeper understanding of how God created science to support our faith and belief in Him.

June 7, 2022

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‘ONE ANOTHER’ MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER

Faith

Satan wants to keep you isolated from other Christians so you don’t encourage one another. But fellowship can strengthen your marriage.

June 3, 2022

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THE TOTAL AWESOMENESS OF BEING FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE

Faith

This is the best news you’ll ever hear and it’s as true as anything you know to be true. The Scriptures are very clear on this.

May 19, 2022

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DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BY LISTENING

Faith

When we listen, we desire to hear the other person’s opinion, to sense the person’s heart, and to understand him or her. God listens to us, and we can develop our ability to hear those around us.

May 16, 2022

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The Secret of Gratitude

Faith

The work of Christ in our lives is just plain bigger than our circumstances

May 16, 2022

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Why the Easter Story Still Matters: A Perspective from the Holy Land

Faith

Children’s hearts are easily touched by the Easter story. Being intentional about refocusing on Christ’s resurrection power can show your children that they can invite the Lord’s peace into their circumstances.

April 12, 2022

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A Faith That Sticks

Faith

Most Christian parents desire a vibrant faith for their kids. What can parents do to help children make faith their own?

April 11, 2022

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MISMATCHED MARRIAGE: WHEN ONE SPOUSE IS AN UNBELIEVER

Faith

While there’s no one-size-fits-all formula that will instantly revolutionize a mismatched marriage, a few principles can contribute to the health of a relationship.

April 11, 2022

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Holy Week and Easter Activities for the Whole Family

Children

Bring the Easter story to life for your kids through one amazing download and four easy-to-use, age-appropriate activities:

March 31, 2022

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THE GIFT OF GRACE

Faith

If we want our marriage partnership to be beautiful, meaningful and lasting, then we ought to be living out God’s grace by extending it. And that means building each other up one word at a time.

March 28, 2022

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WHAT PARENTS CAN LEARN FROM JESUS’ INTERACTIONS WITH CHILDREN

Children

Throughout scripture, Jesus treats children with radical care and love to indicate how deeply He values them. It’s no wonder that He continually compared our faith to children. Just as children depend on their parents for daily needs, so too do we rely on God the Father for our spiritual and physical needs.

March 24, 2022

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THE INTIMACY OF PRAYER

Faith

Praying with your spouse intensifies and strengthens your spiritual bond. When you pray together, your vulnerability with your heavenly Father deepens and enriches your marriage relationship.

March 24, 2022

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WHEN YOUR KIDS REJECT GOD

Faith

4 principles for encouraging faith in your adult children.

March 23, 2022

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DEALING WITH YOUR CHILD’S DIVORCE

Emotional Health

It’s hard to describe the pain of walking through your child’s divorce. Here are some ways to deal with the hurt and be a safe place and a firm foundation for them.

March 21, 2022

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SAINT PATRICK: THE AMAZING IMPACT OF ONE BELIEVER

Faith

Despite the danger of being pulled into slavery, Patrick obeyed the call of God to return to Ireland, bearing the light of the Gospel.

March 19, 2022

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WOMEN OF THE BIBLE FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

Faith

There are many influential women in the Bible used for God’s purpose and will. Teaching your children about women of the Bible from the Old Testament will help give them a glimpse of the larger story of redemption the Lord has been painting since the beginning of time.

March 10, 2022

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THE CREATION OF WOMAN: AFFIRMING YOUR DAUGHTER’S IDENTITY

Faith

For Christian families, there’s an overwhelming importance upon understanding the roles of female and male. However, our culture emphasizes different aspects of these roles from Christianity. In the Christian context, the origin point for this conversation lies at the beginning: the creation of woman and man.

March 8, 2022

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FAITH CONVERSATION: STUDY YOUR SPOUSE TO DEVELOP STRONGER EMPATHY

Faith

Is your spouse the same person you married? Your spouse keeps changing in preferences and interests. To stay current, study your spouse to understand, serve and love him or her better each day.

March 8, 2022

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HOW TO SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUR KIDS

Faith

Although your children may make harmful decisions that affect their lives, you can support and guide them as they grow. We are called to show our children God’s way to live. In doing so, you can set a good example for your children that will impact the rest of their lives.

February 25, 2022

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GOD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU

Faith

Bo Stern writes of her husband’s struggle with ALS, testifying to God’s strength being made perfect in their weakness.

February 21, 2022

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HOW TO ACHIEVE TRUE REST

Emotional Health

At some point, our Christian culture has rewritten the greatest commandments from loving God and others as yourself to loving God and others instead of yourself.

February 17, 2022

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PERSONHOOD EXPLAINED

Faith

There is a war on personhood. Its definition has been debated for decades. People write and publish theories with the intention to help the world make sense of this strange concept, yet nearly every theory composed across time falls short of coherent logic. Personhood is a simple concept, but it is a deep concept, and its depth spurs confusion and controversy.

February 14, 2022

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WHY DOES GOD ALLOW SUFFERING?

Faith

To answer the question: Why does God allow suffering?, you and your children will need some logic, communication, and patience, as well as an understanding of God’s wisdom and the Bible.

January 29, 2022

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TEACHING KIDS ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE

Children

God has equipped us all to have strength during the struggles of life. What have you done to help your children put on God’s armor?

January 28, 2022

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BIBLICAL TOLERANCE: COMPASSION FOR THE LOST

Children

Use these age-appropriate activities to help teach kids about biblical tolerance.

January 24, 2022

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HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN GET CLOSER TO GOD

Faith

Learning how to get closer to God is a lifelong journey. For teenagers, growing closer to God depends on their personality, interests, and relationship with God.

January 20, 2022

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HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR DAUGHTER ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND SAME-SEX ATTRACTION

Children

In our day, knowing how to talk with your daughter about issues like sexual orientation, gender identity, and same-sex attraction can seem overwhelming. This is the world your daughter lives in, and she needs you to help her process it.

January 20, 2022

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DEVOTIONAL: LOVE AND RESPECT

Faith

To assume that our ability to love another person has its source in our own hearts carries with it the potential to be embarrassing, painful, or dangerous.

January 19, 2022

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BLESSING YOUR KIDS

Children

It’s easier than you think to bless your kids!

January 18, 2022

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THE SPIRITUAL DANCE: LETTING HIM LEAD

Faith

Who’s the spiritual leader in your family? Some husbands may be intimidated by their wife and don’t want to fail, so they do nothing. Maybe the best solution is to let God work in their lives.

January 18, 2022

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TRADITIONS: OLD AND NEW WAYS TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

Children

Enjoy family traditions or come up with activities that can become traditions to draw your family closer together during the Christmas season

December 23, 2021

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BIBLE VERSES TO READ TO YOUR KIDS ON CHRISTMAS EVE

Children

Take the time as a family dive into the Word and help further set the stage for what is to come on Christmas. Here are some bible verses to read to your kids this Christmas Eve.

December 22, 2021

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WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN

Children

Vulnerable children experience Christmas differently. Seemingly small, insignificant things can mean the world to them at Christmas.

December 22, 2021

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CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL

Faith

Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Find time to join us in a Christmas devotional to celebrate our Savior today.

December 22, 2021

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HOW FAMILIES CAN HEAL FROM HURT AND FIND HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Faith

As you prepare for the holidays, consider how God might be calling you to experience Him this season.

December 18, 2021

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ADVENT 2021 FAMILY DEVOTIONAL – WEEK 4

Faith

Explore our Advent Devotionals for your family! This week’s theme is Peace. Learn more about how you can develop your family’s peace this Christmas season.

December 18, 2021

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BIBLE VERSES TO READ TO YOUR KIDS ON CHRISTMAS EVE

Children

Take the time as a family dive into the Word and help further set the stage for what is to come on Christmas. Here are some bible verses to read to your kids this Christmas Eve.

December 14, 2021

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THE GIFT OF SELF-DENIAL THAT LEADS TO GRATITUDE

Faith

You might be surprised at how self-denial actually leads to gratitude.

December 10, 2021

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GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES

Faith

A spiritual insight from Focus on the Family leadership

December 9, 2021

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SERVING TOGETHER IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Faith

As we pondered Jesus’ command in Acts 1:8, we’ve come to realize that our “Judea” is essentially those living nearby. We began reaching out by simply loving our neighbors.

December 8, 2021

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ADVENT 2021 FAMILY DEVOTIONAL – WEEK 2

Faith

Explore our Advent Devotionals for your family! This week’s theme is Faith. Learn more about how you can develop your family’s faith this Christmas season.

December 7, 2021

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CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON JESUS

Children

Are you looking for ideas to help keep your children focused on the reason for the Christmas season?

December 7, 2021

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THE POWER OF LIFE-GIVING WORDS IN YOUR FAMILY

Faith

Here are some helpful guiding questions to consider when you’re thinking whether certain words you use with your kids are life-giving or potentially destructive.

November 9, 2021

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THE REASON FOR HOPE

Faith

In a culture that has lost hope, use these activities to teach your kids what hope is and that they do have a hope.

October 25, 2021

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GOD’S LOVE

Faith

Children best grasp the reality of God’s love when they experience it at home.

October 7, 2021

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FAITH GROWS IN HARD PLACES — EVEN FOR KIDS

Children

Help kids see that God works through pain and suffering in their and other people’s lives.

October 7, 2021

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HOW TO ENGAGE A TEEN WRESTLING WITH FAITH

Faith

Has your teen decided to “give up the faith”? Get insight into how parents can engage with their prodigals.

September 20, 2021

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LOVING: IT ALL BEGINS WITH GOD

Faith

Can you imagine the freedom that would come to our hearts from having full confidence in the love of Christ? Would it help us love better?

September 20, 2021

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GOT SELF-CONTROL?

Faith

Once children understand the need for self-control, it’s easier to train them in this fruit of the spirit.

September 8, 2021

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GRACE DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN

Faith

Consider these four freedoms that parents should extend to their children.

September 7, 2021

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CAN YOUR KIDS BRING THEIR FAITH TO SCHOOL?

Faith

Did you know the majority of students in New Zealand spend at least six hours per day in school? That’s a lot of time, and it presents a unique challenge to Christian students who spend that time in an environment that’s completely different than—or even contradicts—what they learn at home and at church.

August 17, 2021

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THE DISCIPLINE CHECKUP

Faith

Bill explained that discipline comes from the root word disciple and means “to teach or to coach.” It means teaching appropriate and biblical thinking and behavior.

July 19, 2021

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MAKING PERSONAL TIME FOR GOD AFTER MARRIAGE

Faith

When I was single, I was deeply aware of my need for God. He was the only other Person in my apartment to talk to on quiet evenings. He was the one who gave me peace when I was scared and loved me no matter what. And while those things were still true after I got married, suddenly it was a lot harder to make time for God.

May 19, 2021

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WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT FAITH

Children

Dispel three myths about faith that your children might believe and help them understand what faith is and the nature of this gift that comes from God.

March 15, 2021

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WHAT IS FAITH?

Children

Help kids understand what faith — a God-given gift — really is!

March 15, 2021

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WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT ABORTION?

Faith

While current culture is divided on the abortion issue, we search the scriptures and ask ourselves, “What does the Bible say about abortion?”

March 5, 2021

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SCRIPTURES FOR HEALING A BROKEN HEART

Faith

 

 

What do we do when trauma leaves us with feelings of rejection and abandonment? Are there scriptures for healing a broken heart?

February 11, 2021

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BRITTANY WEISTLING: PAINTING A BRAND-NEW PICTURE

Faith

While making faith and art her own, Brittany Weistling realizes she is God’s masterpiece.

January 25, 2021

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DR. TYLER SEXTON: A FAITH THAT TRIUMPHS

Faith

Dr. Tyler Sexton can’t do everything, but his positive attitude and his unwavering belief that God loves him have helped him overcome many of the limitations of his cerebral palsy.

January 25, 2021

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HELP YOUR KIDS STAND WITH GOD IN TODAY’S CULTURE

Faith

We can help our kids grow to stand strong and trust God in the face of the world’s intolerance of their worldview.

January 25, 2021

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DEVOTIONAL: FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS

Faith

May we not lose perspective in these days of uncertainty and forget the goal. The light of the radio tower, is shining brightly.

January 25, 2021