As Christians we are committed to loving those who are in our lives. But what about liking them? This series moves us beyond a white-knuckled commitment to hang in there with our ...
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Children learn their faith by watching us—their parents, family, and fellow church members. Each stage of development needs loving answers to the questions of life. ...
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If you are of a certain age, you may remember the old Dragnet TV show. Whenever Sgt. Joe Friday interviewed people, he often interrupted them with the phrase, "Just ...
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We've heard all the rules about parenting and tried to utilize the guidelines we've been given. At some point, we may have even memorized Deuteronomy 6. But so far, ...
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Ready? Get set. March into war. The battle for our children begins on our knees. We brought these children into the world, and we have raised them with the best values we ...
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During these studies on living with a prodigal, we've listed the realities, learned when to set boundaries, and discussed how to fight the spiritual war. Now comes the ...
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Everyone told you this day would come. It seems only yesterday your little one needed you for every task. And now, you watch as he or she packs up their vehicle to leave. ...
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For many, the empty nest is a time of grief. The sense of loss is multifaceted. Not only is there the absence of a beloved family member, but also a loss of purpose. Transitions ...
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The music fades and everyone leans forward to hear this beautiful couple's words of promise to each other. Standing before God, family members, and friends, they declare ...
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When thinking back to the fairytales we read as children, one thing is pretty evident: life isn't like that. It doesn't take long in a marriage to realize there will be ...
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Everything about a wedding shouts, "Let's celebrate!"—the flowers, the attire, the music, and the good food. So we celebrate; sometimes even after the bride ...
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Sixty-one percent of marriages end in divorce. These statistics could discourage many from making that trip down the aisle, and they should alert couples that even a Christian ...
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All of us have expectations about marriage. These can be based on books we've read, movies we've watched, people we've known, or what our parents modeled for us. ...
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Some couples look like they were born to be with their mates, while others grow into their relationships. We all have ups and downs, but our goal is to become one, as God ...
Overview It’s been said that when you say “I do” to your spouse at the altar, you’re also making a commitment to your spouse’s family. But that may ...
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After the divorce is final, the casket is in the ground, or the right person was never there to begin with, we come face to face with reality. Only one income will be adding ...
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Trust has been destroyed, and the family is now fractured. But the kids need to spend time with their other parent, and they want to see Grandma and Grandpa. Thanksgiving ...
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We know it's important to find time for the things we enjoy; yet so much of single parenting is more duty than delight. We love our children, and we sacrifice everything ...
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The television is blaring with a Veggie Tales video while your laptop plays the theme for CNN. Your teenage son is practicing his drums. The twins are arguing about who is ...
