Faith
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Talking to Kids about Mass School Shootings
When school shootings occur, our kids are likely to be afraid, mad, and confused. Remember that these are emotions created by God. They don’t need to be avoided, ignored, or silenced. However, as parents, we can direct our children towards the hope that God offers.
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Restoring Our Relationship With God
Before we can begin to restore our relationship with God, we need to understand that this relationship is broken to begin with and why that is the case.
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Setting Goals to Fulfill Your God-Given Purpose
Because goals are the map that will guide you toward your God-given purpose, without setting them you will also wander in circles without getting where you need to go.
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Why Study the Bible?
There are plenty of reasons to study the Bible. Here is a list of eight of the main reasons why reading and studying the Bible is not wasted time.
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What Christ Did for Us
While there are several Christian approaches to the finer details of exactly how the Atonement restores our broken relationship with God, all agree that the Atonement involves God providing us with an opportunity to restore our broken relationship with Him through Christ.