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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Biblical Principles

Maundy Thursday: A Commandment of Love

Maundy Thursday: A Commandment of Love

The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin for “commandment.” Jesus commands us to love in His final instructions before going to the cross.

Six Scriptures that speak up for those that can't speak for themselves

Six Scriptures That Speak Up For Those Who Can’t Speak For Themselves

Six Scriptures to guide us as we speak up for those who can’t.

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What Does the Bible Say About Work?

God created us to work. Discover what the Bible says about work and how to teach your children about its importance.

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Believe the Best in Your Spouse

If you believe the best in your spouse, you can replace negative thoughts with the truth and bless your marriage.

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Teaching Character to Your Kids

If you want your kids to have good character, here’s how you can help them “catch” it from you.

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Absolute Truth in a Relativistic World

Even though our society tells us that it’s narrow-minded to believe in ultimate truth, there’s lots of evidence that says we should run after it with all our hearts. Christ says the truth will set us free. And that promise is true for all time.

An Atheist Investigates Jesus to Disprove the Resurrection

Lee Strobel, a former investigative journalist, sought to debunk the claims of Christianity but his research led him down an unexpected path.

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Celebrate Religious Freedom and God’s Love

Students are celebrating their religious freedom and reflecting God’s love by bringing their Bibles to school

How to Train Kids to Have More Integrity

Do your children understand the importance of having integrity? Becoming intentional in teaching this character trait offers solid rewards.

How You Can Help Your Teens Live Out Their Faith

Teens may need our help to live out their beliefs in the real world. Here are some ideas for helping them.

Adaptability as a Parent

The ability to adjust and respond with flexibility and optimism is a lifeline to the struggling family. Learn how adaptability is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.

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Is Your Child Being a Good Neighbor?

Being a good neighbor requires modeling consistency in displaying your love, compassion, and respect to the people within your neighborhood. Help your children love their neighbor by showing them how to build relationships with the people who live next door to you.

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The Reason for Hope

In a culture that has lost hope, use these activities to teach your kids what hope is and that they do have a hope. 

Life Can Be Beautiful

Enjoy a strong relationship with your teens.

Compassion for the Homeless

When your tweens ask about the homeless, do you know how to respond? Read about ways to engage your tweens’ growing sense of observation and justice.

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Blessing Your Children

When you bless your children, you reinforcing your children’s worth.

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The Power of Kindness

Kindness is one of the few things that will gentle the response of others. Teach kids how to show kindness to others.

Telling the Truth With Love and Respect

People often decide that it is best to remain quiet when feeling unloved or disrespected. They suppress those feelings, but avoiding the real issue can actually be unloving or disrespectful.

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Cultivate Compassion in Your Kids

You can help your kids see the value of the overlooked and unloved. Explore how you can develop and grow your child’s capacity for compassion in their relationships and friendships.

Fostering Integrity In Your Child

Who are your kids when you’re not around?