At the end of last year I lead a class discussion on the topic of Internet pornography (I teach at a private Christian school in southern California). As we discussed openly with each other, a young man sitting in the back became noticeably disturbed by the conversation, which was evident by his body posture and lack of eye contact. He stayed after...

As I’ve begun reading emails from all over the world, it is obvious to me that every woman who enters into an exclusive relationship expects to find personal fulfillment living with her chosen mate, which she expects should include satisfying sexual intimacy.  Many explain that everything started out well, but that somewhere along the way, their...

Wednesday May 16, 2012 Sometimes picturing the worst case scenario helps to set the right perspective. If breaking up is the worst case scenario in your relationship, picture a staircase with breaking up at the bottom. If the top of the staircase is a great relationship, where are you on the staircase? Which way are you moving? What will take you...

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Wrestling with Significance

Growing up without a father, Lecrae spent a significant portion of his early life searching for a "father figure" -- unfortunately, he was looking in all the wrong places. He looked up to gangsters, got involved with drugs, alcohol, and drinking; before he knew it, his life was slipping into a dangerous downward spiral.  As a young man, Lecrae...

Recently there was a young family sitting behind me on my flight from Detroit to Syracuse.  It was not a pleasant flight. I know flying with a baby, an almost 4 year old, and a 6 year old is tough. It was a 4 1/2 hour flight, and undoubtedly the parents were really tired. Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. But the thing about...

[vimeo 31559453 w=650 h=360] With literally hundreds of your friends just a status update away, imagine using your online presence to share what Jesus has done in your life! My Story is a small group training series that will invigorate your evangelism through the powerful intersection of social media, your personal story and the Gospel.  This...

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Making the Grade

What makes you worthy? Good enough? Is it when you have meals ready on the table, when lunches are packed and ready to go, or if the house is tidy? Perhaps when you've succeeded in balancing your family budget? Many mothers deal with self-destructive thoughts of not meeting and exceeding expectations.  FamilyLife staff Lisa Pike shares her struggles...