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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

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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Melanie Shankle

Melanie Shankle is the New York Times bestselling author of Nobody’s Cuter Than You, Sparkly Green Earrings, and The Antelope in the Living Room. She is the creator of The Big Mama Blog and cohost of the Big Boo Cast with Sofie Hudson. Learn more.  

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Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

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The Joys and Challenges of Marrying Your Opposite

Author Melanie Shankle offers a humorous look at the differences between men and women, and explains how couples can work through those differences to strengthen their marriage.

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The Joys and Challenges of Marrying Your Opposite, Part 4

At Christmastime, differences between you and your spouse can become even more pronounced. John and Greg give advice to couples with opposite personalities on how to compromise and respect each other. Featuring Melanie Shankle.

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The Joys and Challenges of Marrying Your Opposite, Part 3

At Christmastime, differences between you and your spouse can become even more pronounced. John and Greg give advice to couples with opposite personalities on how to compromise and respect each other. Featuring Melanie Shankle.

The Best Mom Ever

The best thing I can do is surrender my pride and the fear of what other people think to the Lord. I need God to help me have the right heart as I live in daily dependence on Him.