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Why Church?

The temptation to replace live church with online settles for a lesser-than version of God’s intention for the local body to gather.

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‘One Another’ Marriage Devotional: Encourage One Another

Satan wants to keep you isolated from other Christians so you don’t encourage one another. But fellowship can strengthen your marriage.

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Raising Godly Kids in an Ungodly World

Raising godly kids in an ungodly world is not impossible. You and your kids were born for such a time as this, and understanding God’s heart.

How to Teach Kids About the Baby Jesus

Help your kids celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

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Three Ways Your Imperfect Marriage Can Bless Others

No marriage is perfect. Sometimes, the marital struggles you’ve had to overcome make your help all the more valuable.

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Advent Devotionals for Families

This season, explore the Advent season with your children. As a family, use this Advent Devotional to prepare for Christmas.

Why Does God Allow Evil

Why Does God Allow Evil?

While the problem of evil appears complicated, it’s certainly not a theological showstopper. Using Scripture mixed with a healthy dose of logic, you can adequately address your children’s concerns about why does God allow evil?

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Pregnancy Resource Center Volunteer Opportunities for Men

Donating to your local pregnancy resource center or Focus on the Family’s Option Ultrasound Program are excellent options, but is there more?

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The Marriage Mission: Love One Another

A couple that loves well will often extend that love to their children, their neighbors and the passersby with whom they share their world. As iron sharpens iron, these loving couples push each other to be better members of their community.

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10 Ways Your Family Can Show Love to Neighbors During Coronavirus

Check in regularly with your neighbors to make sure they are doing well and see if they need any assistance. Be a willing listener to their stories; sometimes they might not have anyone else to talk to.

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Parenting During Coronavirus: Help Your Family Stick Together and Work Through Tough Emotions

Before we could set goals, routines, and fun activities for the weeks ahead, we needed to unpack the burdens of our hearts. We needed to remind each other that we are going to make it. My family is, and so is yours.

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Engaging Cultural Christianity with Pastor Dean Inserra

In his new book, The Unsaved Christian Pastor Dean Inserra challenges the notion of cultural Christianity and shows those in the local church how to identify and engage with various types of beliefs that have crept into the minds and hearts of those we interact with every day. This is also a guide for pastors to …

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From Hygge to Christian Hospitality

Hygge is self-edification, creating the feeling of comfort and security. But Christian hospitality focuses outward, creating a safe place for weary souls.

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Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family

Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE THIS WAYOur world is broken. We see evidence of this around us every day, in our communities, in the news headlines, and in our own hearts. As human beings, our natural inclination is toward selfishness. Sometimes it’s easy for us to point …

Food Nourishes the Heart

From the neighborhood picnic to the family table, food has the power to bring people closer. Several writers tell how the experience of preparing and enjoying food has been important to their family.

Cooking Up Community: How Food Fosters Togetherness

Author Laura Schupp and her husband, Thom, have been building community through hospitality for more than two decades. Laura hopes to pass along her skills and knowledge to her children.

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Women Considering Abortion Need Support

The emotional and practical support offered by pregnancy clinic staffers can have the biggest impact on abortion-minded women and their partners.

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Your Marriage Needs Community

Family and friends have an active role to play in marriages. What can you do to build a community that encourages healthy relationships for husbands and wives?

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Single Doesn’t Mean Alone

As a single parent, resist the urge to retreat from healthy relationships.

Rashel’s Choice

One woman reaches beyond herself to serve her community.