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“For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him.” Psalm 22:24
Christmas season is a happy time for many…but for some, it can be full of pain, sadness, and despair. People are searching for help and support and often come online to find it.
Our staff and trained volunteers have had personal conversations with over 70, 000 people this year! We are able to meet these people and connect with them at their point of need. Here is a recent life that was changed by the relationship they had with a mentor:
A mentor received a very troubling and difficult email from a married woman who was about to leave her husband for another man, who was also going to end his marriage. As a result of the conversation that took place, this woman made the decision to end the relationship with this man. It was a difficult one, but she realized that the breaking up of two marriages was not what God wanted her to do. Later she told her mentor, “You know yesterday when at the end of my rope, I don’t even remember what I Googled, looking for advice… and somehow ended up on your website and got you. God is so beautiful.”
You can help!
With a gift of $20, you can help a mentor have meaningful and spiritual conversations that will change the lives of 5 people. The power of a few dollars will change lives this year.
Thankfully,
The TruthMedia Team
Same Great Content, New Name
Hello Subscribers,
On Wednesday, October 5 we are rolling out a new name for our newsletters to keep them in line with the redesign of the sites that took place earlier this year. Christian Women Today and Retirement with a Purpose newsletters will now be known as Power to Change: Experience.
We assure you that you will continue to receive the same great content twice a week. We hope you will enjoy the new format and we welcome any feedback or questions you may have.
Please check your spam folders on Wednesday, October 5, as some email servers will not recognize the change in name. If you are experiencing further trouble, please contact us.
Sincerely,
TruthMedia Editorial Team
Courageous: Helping Dads Excel
We put a lot of time and energy in our work – extra hours, extra effort to get the contract or meet deadlines. Hobbies can help give balance to the stress of our jobs, a needed outlet for creativity, or just release some pressure. These are both good things. But why don’t we put the same effort into our families? As Adam Mitchell says in the new movie, Courageous, “Jobs and hobbies are not eternal, our children are”.
Courageous is a movie about five police men living with exciting careers and challenges at home. One of them is moved to improve as a father. His co-workers are inspired to do the same, and they resolve to be better dads. But it doesn’t end there. Life happens, and they have to make decisions – will they be the men of integrity as they promised when it’s hard, really hard?
This movie is exciting, funny, and action filled. The police scenes will leave you at the edge of your seat. You’ll roar with laughter and be moved to tears. The movie portrays all sorts of fathers – fathers who favor one child over another, fathers of teenage daughters with boyfriends, divorced fathers and fathers who want to be better.
The press release for Courageous describes why a movie like this is so important:
Today, fatherlessness in Canada is widespread and its effects are far reaching. Studies show that fatherless children are at a dramatically greater risk of drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, suicide, poor educational performance, teen pregnancy and criminality. Even in homes where the father is present, he may be struggling with career, life’s purpose or marital issues. Dads are often busy and disconnected. The movie Courageous invites men to make a profound change for the sake of their families, collectively altering the future of our nation as men put into practice what fatherhood should be.
This movie is a must-see for families. In a culture that is becoming more and more desensitized to violence, Courageous adds some sensitivity back. Take your spouse, buddy, co-worker, brother-in-law, and vow to make a difference in the lives of children around you. Dare to be courageous – it’s not too late.
Courageous opens in select theatres September 30th.
Resources available
Resources have been created for small group studies and individual resolutions for men as well as women. Churches are encouraged to hold small groups and continue the process of fathers building stronger families. You can find these resources and more at http://courageouscanada.ca/resources
Are you a Dad wanting to make a difference in your child’s life? Get more tips:
Creative Parenting
When Parents Break Your Heart
Could you forgive your daughter?
Courageous
September 28- Michael W. Smith- Almost an Icon
“I knew where I belonged, I just couldn’t get out of the mess I was in.” Have you ever felt like that? Now he’s an award winning musician, but during his early years in Nashville Michael W. Smith nearly lost sight of his dream. Where do you turn when nothing in your life looks the way it was supposed to? Are you trying to find your place in this world?
Take the next step:
Finding Purpose
Learn how to make your life count: Take our life lesson
Need help finding your purpose? Talk to a mentor
Creative Parenting
How are you doing as a parent? God gives parents the special gift of children but it takes effort to raise them well. With the busyness of life, we can sometimes feel that we aren’t doing our best as parents. In this video series, Josh McDowell provides several creative parenting techniques to use with your family, regardless of where you have come from or where you are right now.
Take the next step:
How to keep your family first
Learn how to effectively pray for your children
Watch Josh McDowell’s “How to be a Hero to your Kids” video series
Are you struggling as a parent? We would like to pray for you.
September 21-I Do, Again
It was love at first sight for Cheryl and Jeff. Young and ambitious, they fell in love and and got married. They had it all: the ocean view home, the right clothes, the best jobs. It was a lot by any measure but it wasn’t enough to keep them together. They divorced and could not have imagined that years later they’d be saying “I do” all over again. If you’ve ever thought your marriage was beyond saving, you need to watch this right now.
Does your marriage need help?
Learn more about Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs
Find healing from your sexual past
I didn’t want to be another divorce statistic
Need to talk? We have mentors ready to talk to you
September 16-Bradie James – Living for Myself
Becoming an NFL football player is an achievement. Being one of the top players at your position brings respect. Playing for the Dallas Cowboys puts you in the spotlight. Bradie James qualifies on all counts. So naturally it was easy for him to be living a life that, as he says, was all about the Big “I”. Why was he playing football? What was his real purpose in life? An examination of the Bible caused a change in his attitude and actions. Living to bring God glory changed everything.
Take the next step:
Joe Gibbs coached the Redskins to the Superbowl three times, but says he’s just an ordinary guy.
Have a full, abundant, purposeful and fruitful life in Christ!
Take action: Try our study in learning to live with significance
September 14- Power of Purposeful Multiplication
There’s a lot of growth potential in one little seed. It seems so small but under the right conditions this one seed can grow into a plant that will yeild 800-1600 seeds! Spiritual multiplication is the same. You’ve got a lifetime ahead of you, how will you steward that seed that God has given you?
Take the next step:
Learn simple tools to share your faith
Become a godly influence
September 9-9/11 Ten Years Later
Warning: This video contains violent imagery and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
I remember the day it happened, wondering if the world would ever be the same again. Ten years later we know that no, it won’t be. We all remember where we were that morning. Sujo John was in the north tower, his wife was due at work in the south tower. Ten years later the memories of that day are still just as clear. This is his story.
Take the next step:
10 Years later, I’m still waiting for “normal”
Life Lessons from 9/11
I lived, now what? Lorraine learns to live with her miracle
Where is God when the world falls apart? Take a lesson.
Are you struggling with loss? We are here to talk to you today.
September 2- For A Better Life
Brian “Head” Welch’s life was spinning out of control. As lead guitarist for the band Korn, people worshipped his music. He made all the money, had all the cars, houses and women he could handle, but still found himself with a crippling addiction to Meth. “I couldn’t stay sober. I didn’t know how. I hit rock bottom.”
Brian wanted to quit, but what if quitting required complete surrender?
Take the next step:
God is powerful enough to change your situation.
Can we pray for you today?
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