Every now and then, an idea explodes through our collective consciences, challenging our notions about how life works. It happened in the fifteenth century when Galileo argued that the earth was round. It happened in the eighteenth century when upstarts in North America decided they wanted to govern themselves. And I hope, for some of you parents,...... > more

Tags: better parenting, character development, children, consequences, fail, Family, FamilyLife Canada, FamilyLife Favs, guide, parenting essentials, parents, Shelia Wray Gregoire, succeed, teach, teenagers, values

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We want fairness. At least, we say we do. But fairness means getting exactly what you deserve, all the time, with no exceptions. What we really want is a little extra preferential treatment for ourselves and fairness for everyone else. I once heard it said that "The beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair." Do you... > more

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Did you have an imaginary friend growing up? Maybe a child you know has one. While it's generally considered acceptable for kids, what do you do when a friend refuses to give up their imaginary friend as they grow up? What does "growing up" mean to you? In this video, one man is challenged by an old friend to... > more

Tags: Family, friends, friendship, Global Short Film Network, growing up, LIFE, spirituality

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This isn't the stereotypical a-little-too-happy-to-be-real family Christmas. But it's likely one the Klassen family will remember for quite awhile! How do you feel about your family times this holiday?  Tell us what you think Are you dreading Christmas this year? Popular indie musician Sufjan Stevens sings in his song "That Was the Worst Christmas Ever": Riding a sled down the hillside, hillside Can... > more

Tags: Christmas, Family, holiday, holidays, itv, klassen, marriage, TruthMedia Films, video

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What does the Christmas season promise you this year? We all have an expectation even if we rarely pull it out to look at it. For some it’s the expectation of a credit card bill that takes too long to pay. Others dream of just the perfect gift to buy. Some dread to go shopping. Some delight in family visits that are all... > more

Tags: becoming a christian, Christmas, Culture, faith, finances, gail rodgers, Jesus, Men, priorities, spirituality, Women

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What do you fear, and why? Is it holding you back from realizing your full potential? The childish fears of our youth are usually replaced by new fears, or sometimes they just morph into more socially acceptable versions of those same childish fears. Watch this short film and then take a look at the related online study... > more

Tags: changed lives, faith, fear, fears, Jesus, purpose, questions, safety, spirituality

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It was once wisely observed that “Success is not measured by what you are compared to others; success is measured by what you are compared to what you could be.” (Bill Gothard) If you haven’t yet watched the short film “Buried Talent,” please take a look. It illustrates two common problems: One, comparing ourselves to others … and two,... > more

Tags: achievement, buried, business, Culture, LeaderImpact Group, Self, skills, talent, World

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