August 23, 2023
Dawn Scott Jones explains how she found emotional healing from childhood sexual abuse and how a husband can come alongside his wife who has experienced similar trauma to offer her love and support. (Part 2 of 2)
Whether you’re the mother of a toddler or an angsty teenager, one thing we all have in common is the need for regular prayer. Hillary Ferrer and Julie Loos developed a habit of journaling prayers early on in their lives, which became the foundation for their prayer habit with their families. They share how raw, honest prayer is essential to navigating the ups and downs of the parenting journey.
As a young woman, Camille Cates carried immense grief over the murder of her infant daughter and her abortion. For years, she spiraled into darkness, guilt, and shame. But God rescued her. Now, Camille shares her tragic story in light of God’s Word and His redemptive love for each of us.
Is a co-worker driving you crazy? Learning styles expert Cynthia Tobias explains that the way we process information impacts us both at home and at work, and illustrates how our friends and family may perceive the world very differently than we do. (Part 2 of 2)
Whether you’re the mother of a toddler or an angsty teenager, one thing we all have in common is the need for regular prayer. Hillary Ferrer and Julie Loos developed a habit of journaling prayers early on in their lives, which became the foundation for their prayer habit with their families. They share how raw, honest prayer is essential to navigating the ups and downs of the parenting journey.
As a young woman, Camille Cates carried immense grief over the murder of her infant daughter and her abortion. For years, she spiraled into darkness, guilt, and shame. But God rescued her. Now, Camille shares her tragic story in light of God’s Word and His redemptive love for each of us.
Tyrone Flowers shares his dramatic testimony of experiencing a turbulent childhood that culminated in being shot at age 17, an attack that has left him disabled for life. He describes how he found faith in Christ, forgave his attacker, and found a new purpose in life through ministry to at-risk urban youth.
Danny Huerta, Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Parenting and Youth department, offers insights from his counseling experience, research, and Biblical knowledge to outline the parenting strategies that have proven to be the most effective, including steadfast love and boundaries, respect, grace, adaptability, and more. (Part 1 of 2)
In our very busy and often overloaded lives, a day of rest—the Sabbath—is necessary. And biblical! It’s a gift from God, when He calls us to step back, take a break, and just breathe. Kathi Lipp offers some ways to examine your day-to-day patterns, create rhythms and routines, and simplify things so you can enjoy a day dedicated to the Lord and the ones He’s placed in your life.
Greg Koukl provides concrete ways to take a stand for our beliefs. He focuses especially on issues within the culture that cause most Christians to falter when faced with challenges from non-believers. He trains us to use questions to whittle away arguments and bring God’s truth to light. (Part 2 of 2)
Joni Eareckson Tada describes how the weak and vulnerable in our society are being stripped of value and dignity, and urges Christians to stand against today’s culture of death by fighting against abortion, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. (Part 1 of 2)
