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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Gil Mertz

Gil Mertz is author of the book Forgive Your Way to Freedom and the eBook, Help Your Kids Learn to Forgive. His daily commentary on relationships has been heard on nearly 300 radio stations nationwide. A former pastor and call-in radio talk show host, Gil has been involved in Christian ministry for almost 40 years. He draws from a vast background that includes international missions, evangelism, humanitarian relief, reconciliation, and public policy. He is a popular speaker and lives in Southern California with his wife, Patricia. Learn more about Gil and his work with forgiveness by visiting his website, gilmertz.com.

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Finding Peace Through Forgiveness

Author Gil Mertz and Focus on the Family Vice President of Parenting Outreach Daniel Huerta discuss the importance of finding inner peace by forgiving others – particularly family members – for past abuse and neglect.