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Nurturing Faith from Infancy
Are you wondering how to guide the faith formation of your young child? Consider how this pastor nurtured a young son to find joy in spiritual disciplines.
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Is “Living Together” Good Preparation for Marriage?
Is it a good idea to live together before marriage? Consider the guidance offered from God's word as well as secular research to build a healthy marriage.
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The Changing Role of the Elderly in Society
Older adults have taken on new roles in society and family but they can resist the cultural currents that lead to lives of disconnection and isolation.
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Praying For Our Children
Are you worrying about your children? Praying for them places your concerns into God's hands and trust in his faithfulness to love our children well.
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Confronting My Fears
Do your fears get in the way of living a life of peace? Explore your fears in light of the truth of scripture to lay your concerns before God and find joy.
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Establishing Justice at Home
Do you struggle with managing discipline and order in your family? Discover some ways that your family can follow God's heart for justice starting at home.
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Discipline vs. Punishment: Why One Is Better Than the Other
Are discipline and punishment the same? Recognize the differences between discipline and punishment and choose to follow the path of compassion and grace.
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To Yell or not to Yell
Is it okay to raise your voice with kids? Consider what the Bible teaches about communication and claim your authority to speak the truth in love.
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Should I Spank my Child?
When is spanking okay? Explore what the Bible has to say about discipline and discover the limitations of spanking as an effective form of discipline.
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How Sex Changes Relationships
Why is casual sex a bad idea? God designed sex to build the emotional and physical aspects of relationships and transform the individuals and the couple.
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Devotions
Rule the Words of My Mouth
Do you ever say words you regret? Consider what scripture says about our speech and learn to use words with care so that God is glorified in our speech.
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How We Communicate Has Consequences
Struggling to communicate with your family? Consider this Biblical wisdom for establishing healthy boundaries to create loving communication in your home.
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Seeking God First in Courtship
Has your dating relationship become more important than God? Consider Biblical wisdom for keeping your priorities aligned so that God is sought first.
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Who Can Tame the Tongue?
Do you struggle with holding your tongue? Discover Biblical wisdom to give God control of your speech and find the blessing of God's power in your life.
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Waiting on God: Cultivating the Fruit of Patience
Do you struggle with being patient? Discover Biblical wisdom for cultivating patience in your life and find the blessings that come through waiting on God.
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Putting Aside Idolatry
Do you struggle with sinfulness in your life? Discover wisdom from the Bible for dealing with the sinful habits in your life to find repentance and hope.
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A Biblical Approach to Dealing with Selfishness
Do you struggle with dealing with selfish behavior? Discover the example God gives us in the book of Jonah for dealing with selfish attitudes and behavior.
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How Can We Live the Fruit of the Spirit in Our Families?
Tired of hearing negative interactions? Consider some Biblical wisdom from the book of Galatians for letting the fruit of the Spirit overflow to others.
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Fret Not: Getting Rid of Worry
Are feeling overwhelmed by the worries of life? Consider this Biblical guidance for turning your fears into prayers so God can carry your burden for you.
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