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What does it mean to honor your father and mother? What does it look like to honor your parents? Do we ever stop honoring them? These are good questions. The Bible has even better answers! What Does It Mean To Honor Your Father and Mother? The Bible …
There are several reasons why we can trust the Bible and view it as accurate and reliable. Here are five reasons why… Head Is the Bible reliable? The Bible is God’s voice in written form. It is a collection of 66 books, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and …
Evangelism is spreading the good news! Evangelism involves sharing the Gospel message with others. Our need for a savior, Jesus’ sacrifice, and our redemption. In this article we will explore more on what evangelism is and how to evangelize!
We’ve all been hurt by someone and it’s not easy to forgive. But the Bible tells us that it needs to happen. Here are four thoughts to help you on the road to forgiveness. Head Do you need to forgive someone? It can be a difficult process, but as Chris …
We have each been planted with seeds of the Gospel, but how can we help those seeds grow? One of the best ways to help that seed grow is with a Bible reading plan! Start a Bible reading plan today and find new and fun ways to read God’s Word! The Bible …
Bless your family with Contributor Journals Looking for a way to bless your family this month and beyond? Start a Contributor Journal for each member of the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEMAuVhbgy8 What are Contributor Journals? They’re an e …
We have each been planted with seeds of the Gospel, but how can we help those seeds grow? One of the best ways to help that seed grow is with a Bible reading plan! Start a Bible reading plan today and find new and fun ways to read God’s Word! Head Brin …
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 (E …
Are you looking for a way your kids can live out their faith and be a part of the pro-life generation? Get involved with these three simple steps! In our current culture, it’s more important than ever to pass along pro-life values to the next generatio …
Looking for ways to love every heartbeat, from the expectant mother to the precious child growing inside her? Become their everyday hero with these five steps. Head God is the author of life, and we are made in His image. Every person, whether born or …
Head When you hear the word “fitness,” what do you think about? Probably some sort of physical activity, like running or lifting weights, right? But there are other types of fitness – five different ones to be precise! These five fitnesses all work tog …
by Anne Ziegler Head It’s the habit of people, unfortunately, to find reason to complain. Any time our normal schedule or expectations are disrupted, it can be all too tempting to react negatively. For students this year, dealing with the realitie …
“…put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holine …
Have questions about Bring Your Bible to School Day? We’ve got you covered. What’s Bring Your Bible to School Day all about? On Bring Your Bible to School Day, students across the nation will share God’s love with their friends. It’s an annual event fo …
There are many ways we can engage with Scripture. But there’s one method you might not have heard of, though it’s found many times in the Bible: the public reading of Scripture. Head The importance of Bible reading We’re told that “All Scripture is bre …
In general, students have the right to… Express their deeply held religious convictions at school Students have the right to talk about their religious beliefs, pray, read Scripture and invite other classmates to join them in these activities as l …
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 helps us understand faith, but there certainly more to it! Let’s see what the Bible says. Head Is Our Faith Blind? A core belief of Christian doctrine is …
Listen along as your friends from Adventures in Odyssey introduce you to the powerful, biblical practice of public reading of Scripture! Adventures in Odyssey characters read you the Bible! To help you and your family get started with the public readin …
The world is a competitive place. We compete over resources, opportunities, education, jobs, relationships and the basic necessities of life. In the process is becomes patently obvious that life in this world can be a cutthroat business that inflicts a …
There are so many among us who are wrestling with loneliness and depression. Let’s search God’s Word for answers. Heads Up! This month’s Biblical Pursuit is a very difficult topic to discuss. Our team highly recommends that this article is read a …
There are many instances in scripture where great people of faith asked themselves the question, “Can God really use me?” Maybe you are asking yourself the same question, and the answer is YES! Of course, He can use you. This month, let’s look at how G …
Have you ever wondered how to do a Bible study? Check out this handy Bible study guide to set yourself up for success as you dig into God’s Word with others. Head How do you start a group Bible study? Or how do you contribute to one you’ve just joined? …
“…always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” — 1 Peter 3:15b, ESV While most interactions during Bring Your Bible to School Day should be pos …
How would you respond if one of these religious freedom scenarios happened to your child, or to a student in your youth group? A seven-year-old boy loves the encouraging Bible verses his mom puts in his lunch every day and begins sharing them with frie …
We all need encouragement. With that in mind, here are some encouraging Bible verses, quotes, and notes to uplift you and for you to use to inspire others. Head We all can become discouraged from time to time. It’s easy to get caught up in the challeng …
What does discipleship look like? And how can you disciple others and be discipled for Christ? Head Defining Discipleship Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor, theologian, and author, penned the critically acclaimed book The Cost of Discipleship to encourage …
If you have questions about Bring Your Bible to School Day, you’ve come to the right place! Check out the frequently asked questions below. Get the Answers to Your Questions! Have questions about Bring Your Bible to School Day? We’ve got you covered! W …
A spiritual discipline is a biblical practice with the express purpose of strengthening your faith. Here are some spiritual disciplines you can practice in your life! Head The purpose of spiritual disciplines In a world that often seems upside-down, a …
Scripture offers practical and accessible wisdom that enables us to consider everything we encounter in the world from a godly perspective – we call this biblical worldview. Here’s how to cultivate it. Head We live in a world full of ideas. Whether we’ …
We have each been planted with seeds of the Gospel, but how can we help those seeds grow? One of the best ways to help that seed grow is with a Bible reading plan! Start a Bible reading plan today! Head The Bible is packed with historical accounts and …
Why is Bring Your Bible to School Day important for students? Here are a few things parents should know. Head Here are five reasons why kids of all ages should bring God’s Word with them to school. Five reasons students should participate 1. Share God’ …
Each July, we celebrate our freedom as a country and as individuals. It is also an excellent time to reflect on what it means to be free in Christ. But what is biblical freedom, and what does it mean when the Bible says, “For freedom, Christ has set us …
This style focuses on a win-win with both sacrificing something. Your Conflict Style is Compromising! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARXGJ5d8wbw What you Should Know as a Compromiser… This style focuses on a win-win with both sacrificing something. …
The Competitor’s/Winner’s focus is on a win-lose scenario. Your Conflict Style is Competing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmxDZvJQ83Y What you Should Know as a Competitor… The Competitor’s/Winner’s focus is on a win-lose scenario. This can involve …
This style is about not liking conflict at all and being unassertive and uncooperative. Your Conflict Style is Avoiding! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMfjK4jPCt4 What you Should Know as an Avoider… This style is about not liking conflict at all an …
This style is about serving, giving, sacrificing, and looking for the best interest of others. Your Conflict Style is Accommodating! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwQ1I0QvKio What you Should Know as an Accommodator… This style is about serving, giv …
This style is focused on trying to make things work and the emphasis is toward a win-win scenario. Your Conflict Style is Collaborative! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGukoHCoYN0 What you Should Know as a Collaborator… This style is focused on tryi …
Peacemakers are friendly, steady, and loyal personalities. Peacemakers appreciate encouragement, patience, and unity. Congratulations, you’re a Peacemaker! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36rUjNsOrgs Congratulations, you’re a Peacemaker! Peacemakers ar …
Have you ever wondered if you had value? Maybe you or someone you know is wrestling with feeling unvalued or unloved. What about inherent value or worth? Out of all the places you could look to find value, God’s Word is by far the best. Head Inhe …
The examen can open us to both the difficult and beautiful in our lives, relationships and profession. The examen is also a useful way of reflecting alone or with others on what God is saying to us through a meeting, a class, a meal, a service project, …
Have you noticed that our world seems to be full of things that drain the life out of us? There is a distinct lack of hope, joy, peace, and love. So how can you be life-giving and pour those qualities back into the world? It all starts with impacting t …
This month, we challenge you to share the gospel with one person! Each of us has been called to share the gospel, but how do we do that? How can I be a light in my school, community, and world? Walk through this guide with your family, and spend s …
God’s love gives us a new understanding of what it means to love ourselves and others. God is love, so let’s explore how He tells us to love. Head What is Love? When you think of love, what is the first thing that pops into your head? Is it a sweet rom …
Kick off the Live It Challenges with seven days of prayer! Here’s a handy prayer guide to help you pray your family, friends, community, and beyond. Head What are the 7 days of prayer? The seven days of prayer are designed to kick off the movement of t …
Mt. Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan, towering 12,380 feet above sea level. The active volcano’s perfect conical shape, covered in snow most of the year, makes its appearance iconic — and also irresistible to summer activities. Head Most …
What does it look like to live the fruit of the Spirit? How can we have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in our lives? Head The Fruit of the Spirit in My Life Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But t …
It’s a normal human longing to want to be appreciated, valued and recognized for our potential. And humility does not mean thinking demeaning and low thoughts about ourselves. It stems from an honest understanding of who we are. Head In a world of corp …
Can a teacher in a public school display a personal Bible on a desk? What about answering a student’s questions about faith or the Bible? At Focus on the Family, we received many questions like these during Bring Your Bible to School Day, our nationwid …
What does it mean to have a Christian worldview? How does it make me any different from those around me? Believers in Jesus stand on a few core principles from God’s Word that are important to understand. Head Does the world feel confusing sometimes? M …
April is a special month where we remember the death and resurrection of Christ, a crucial moment in Christian history. For Easter 2022, explore the depth of the resurrection through Focus on the Family ‘s short lesson series, then try one of our fun a …
God is holy. What does that mean? How does the holiness of God change how we live, learn, and love? God’s holiness is a difficult topic to grasp, but the Bible has important answers that can help! Head What is Holiness? We hear a lot about holiness whe …
From fasting to family crafts, daily devotionals to delightful traditions, take a journey through the many ways we like to celebrate Advent! Advent 2023 Adventure Did you know that Advent is not only a time of preparation for Jesus’ birth, but also a c …
Serving others is not easy, especially those who we don’t relate to or get along with. What does the Bible say about having a servant’s heart? Head The Joy of a Servant Heart Serving others is not easy, especially those who we don’t relate to, or …
The world keeps us so busy that we often neglect to return to our very needed source of rest. But what is the importance of rest and how do we do it we do it well? Head The Importance of Resting Many people see rest as unnecessary or unimportant. It’s …
At times, it can be difficult to put our personal story of faith into words. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to create your testimony and the best ways to share it with those around you! Head 4 tips for creating your testimony Check out th …
In Matthew 5, Jesus lists eight remarkable statements that are known as the Beatitudes. They are just as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago, and here’s how practicing them can revolutionize your life. What are the Beatitudes? The Beatitudes ar …
The Bible is described as the Sword of the Spirit, a living and active weapon used to fight against sin and help us grow closer to God. Here’s how we can equip it for the spiritual battles we face each day! Head Why do we need Scripture? Regardless of …
Everyone wants to have a high IQ, but what God wants most of all is for us to be spiritually mature. That’s what your SQ is – your spiritual quotient. Want to find out if you have a high SQ? For this month’s Live It Challenge, watch our fun v …
Fasting has been part and parcel of the Judeo-Christian tradition for millennia. Scripture is replete with examples of people who fast for a variety of reasons. Head Fasting has been part and parcel of the Judeo-Christian tradition for millennia. Scrip …
Which conflict style do you have? Take our Conflict Styles Quiz and find out! This month, learn how to better love others by learning about your conflict style. What’s Your Conflict Style? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgO_Oeo2xWY Head Conflict Style …
Easter is just around the corner! As we prepare to celebrate the ultimate act of love, here are 12 Bible verses about Christ’s love to take to heart so you can love like Jesus. Head 12 Bible verses about Jesus’ love “A new commandment I give to you, th …
Do you know how to answer these tough questions about Christianity? And is your home a place where you can ask your own questions and talk about faith? Head Psalm 118:8 tells us “it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man” (ESV). …
Head At the center of the Christian life is a relationship with Christ, guided and informed by Scripture. As we read, the Holy Spirit guides us toward Jesus. But have you ever wondered what makes us put so much trust in the Bible? Is it really tru …
Leaders are bold, driven, and decisive personalities. You appreciate recognition, loyalty, competence, and honesty. Congratulations, you’re a Leader! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nmet7wwj2I Leaders are bold, driven, and decisive personalities. …
Talkers are spontaneous, charming, and warm personalities. Talkers appreciate teamwork, fun, and acceptance. Congratulations, you’re a Talker! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MZI0x_SBJI Congratulations, you’re a Talker! Talkers are spontaneous, charmi …
Thinkers are focused, analytical, and artistic personalities. Thinkers appreciate respect, organization, and being understood and listened to. Congratulations, you’re a Thinker! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZUdcS9ZnqQ Congratulations, you’re a Thin …
Peacemakers are friendly, steady, and loyal personalities. Peacemakers appreciate encouragement, patience, and unity. Congratulations, you’re a Peacemaker! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36rUjNsOrgs Congratulations, you’re a Peacemaker! Peacemakers ar …
Are you a Leader, Thinker, Talker, or Peacemaker? Take this free personality test to find out and use it with your family to learn more about navigating the personality differences in your home! What’s your personality type? https://www.youtube.com/wat …
Find new ways to pursue spiritual growth by following these steps to glorify God through the talents He gave you. Then discover opportunities to cultivate Christian community with your gifts. Head Everyone has a gifting – some talent or skill that God …
7 Different Types of Prayer from the Bible In the Bible, we see several different prayer types on display. Here are seven types of prayer for you to learn to take your prayer life to the next level… Head There is no one right way to pray. Throughout th …
