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Understanding “Transgenderism”

What is “transgenderism” and how should Christians approach this cultural issue? Our Thriving Values™ resources will help you understand and respond with grace and truth to one of the most confusing cultural issues we now face.

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Homosexuality, Theology and the Church

The Bible teaches God’s plan for marriage and sexuality, prohibiting homosexuality. We stand for truth and reach out in love to LGBT-identified people.

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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?

Many people think that the terms cardiac arrest and heart attack mean the same thing, when in fact they are quite different.

Dietary Fats

There is a wide variety of dietary fat found in food.  Some of these fats are necessary for optimal health and others are actually detrimental to your body, so it’s wise to know the differences. 

General Dietary Guidelines

There are so many contradicting nutritional claims vying for our attention that it’s easy to be uncertain about what we should or shouldn’t eat. Fortunately, there are some guidelines we can apply to our lives with confidence.

How to Talk to Your Children About Homosexuality

Can you give me some helpful tips on discussing the issue of homosexuality with my children? We have five kids ranging in age from preschool to adolescence. With gay relationships and same-sex marriage becoming increasingly prevalent and visible in our culture, it’s a subject that’s bound to come up sooner or later. I want to …

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Physician-Assisted Suicide

Some people see physician-assisted suicide as a caring, kind way to help people who are dying. Is it?

Six Things to Know About the Houston Pastors’ Subpoena

1. What Does The Houston Ordinance Do? The ordinance is, among other things, a public accommodation policy that forbids discrimination in the city based on sexual orientation and gender identity. One of the points of greatest concern is that it allows men who think they are women to enter public restrooms, locker rooms and private …

The Impact of Adding LGBT to Nondiscrimination Laws

Freedoms Threatened and Innocence Lost: The Impact of Adding Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression to Statutes and Policies Hundreds of states, municipalities and schools have added “sexual orientation,” “gender identity” and “gender expression” to non-discrimination and public accommodations laws, ordinances and policies. Sexual orientation is a broad term that includes sexual and romantic …

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How to Talk to Your Children About Homosexuality

The reality is, if you don’t, someone else probably will – or already is. And you may not like what they have to say.

Story: A Journey Through Chronic Illness

One woman struggles to adjust to life with chronic illness. God comforts her through His Word, rich friendships, and opens surprising new doors for ministry.

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Anxiousness and Anxiety Disorders

We all worry to some extent from time to time. Some of us, though, find our lives disrupted by fear and anxiety.

Resources for Men and Women with Unwanted Homosexuality

Want to leave homosexuality? Want to help a friend or family member who is gay-identified? Need information for your church? Here are helpful resources.

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Reliable Resources for Teaching Children About Marriage, Sexuality and Homosexuality

Here are resources to give guidance and equip you as you teach your children about homosexuality, healthy sexuality and marriage.

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Acknowledging Elder Abuse

The media report on domestic abuse, child abuse, drug abuse and animal abuse. Sadly, the abuse of the elderly is growing problem that few people talk about or even acknowledge.

Understanding Emotional Abuse

By reading this article series, we hope you will learn to listen to your friends’, neighbors’, relatives’–or maybe even your own–waspish, hurtful words.

Divorce

Marriages formed today have about a 41 to 43 percent chance of ending in divorce.

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Understanding Same-Sex Attractions

We live in a fallen world and this affects every area of human life, including sexuality and relationships. One of the results is that people struggle with all kinds of sexual and relational brokenness, and some will struggle with unwanted same-sex attractions.

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Growth Into Manhood: Resuming the Journey

The following excerpt is taken from Alan Medinger’s book, “Growth into Manhood: Resuming the Journey.”

Anxiety Disorders — Frequently Asked Questions

Article About: Emotional Health What causes anxiety disorders?Our understanding of the roots of anxiety disorders is very incomplete. Anxiety disorders constitute a class of mental health issues, and the underlying causes for each one may vary. It is not clear, for example, why a specific phobia might afflict one person but not another. It’s likely …