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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.

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Jay Carty

Jay Carty (deceased) was a public speaker and the author/co-author of 10 books including Basic Training for Spiritual CombatPrayer for Rookies and Playing With Fire. Jay was a professional basketball player and coach who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, and was a member of John Wooden’s staff for three years at UCLA. Following his basketball career and a time in the business world, Jay directed a Christian conference center, was a church consultant with Churches Alive, and in 1982 began Yes! Ministries, an organization dedicated to helping people say “yes!” to God. Jay died of cancer on May 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and their two grown children. Learn more about Jay by visiting www.jaycarty.com.

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Do Nice People Go to Heaven?

Former pro basketball player and evangelist Jay Carty (who passed away in 2017) details what the Bible really says about heaven and hell, and explains why we need to be intentional about sharing our faith with others.