Prayer for Relationships
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Relationships are the single most talked about thing among both men and women. Marriage, kids, bosses, neighbors … relationships can be rewarding and fulfilling and they can also be testy and challenging....... >Read More
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God Can Use Kids Too
A few things have converged in my son Jack’s life over the past couple months. Back in the spring, he and I began reading Take Your Best Shot by then-nine-year-old author Austin Gutwein. It is the story of a boy who decided he didn’t want to wait until he was all grown up to do something big for God.
Jack... >Read More
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spiritual development,
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teenagers,
teens,
values,
World
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Picnics: Necessary Luxury
The best picnic I ever had was also the simplest. I was in London with my Mom, a rare trip, just the two of us taking in the sites of the country where I was born. It was a beautiful day in early summer, a day meant for parks and grass under your toes and taking your time.
We stopped... >Read More
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Summer Picnic,
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Featured Comment: First-time Moms
Occasionally we want to highlight one of the more thoughtful, interesting, and applicable comments that we receive. This week we are featuring a comment that will likely hit home for first-time moms, posted by Hailey on the recent devotional "What do you have to offer?":
This devotional really hit home for me today. I am a first time mother,... >Read More
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darren hewer,
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parenting,
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For The Love of Mothers
"Nobody told me there would be days like this." John Lennon sang those words and my mother's heart agrees.
Sometimes I wonder what the reality is. I was told, in bits and pieces, things about being a mother. Didn't I hear about the great love mothers have for their children? From my own mother hadn't I heard some tidbits of... >Read More
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alice wisler,
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kids,
lessons,
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mother,
Mother's Day,
Women
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Raising a Basketball Player
The playoffs of any sport can inspire kids to set new goals and aspirations for their future as an athlete. NCAA March Madness is no different. As the tournament progresses, the tales of hard work, underdog achievement and ultimate glory unfold and inspire boys and girls everywhere to pick up a ball.
Many Christian parents find themselves now...... >Read More
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Sarah Hau,
sports,
Women,
World
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Creating Quality Time With Your Kids
This morning I glanced at my schedule for the coming weekend. Four baseball games and two birthday parties dominate the landscape, along with a list of household chores and errands longer than any one man should have to face. And these are supposed to be my days off!
The Bible says that children are a reward from the Lord, and... >Read More
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dave klassen,
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mother,
parenting,
priorities,
Women
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Sure Fire way To Teach Kids to Cook
Teach your kids to cook so you don't have to! Here's my... >more
Raise a Money-smart Kid
Take a moment to think about your financial habits – good and... >more
What Do You Fear?
