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Growing Your Faith Together

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How to Read the Bible — as a Family

One activity that doesn’t naturally rise to the top in most homes is reading the Bible together. Here is an idea for how to find the time for this activity.

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A Traditional Advent Calendar

When the countdown to Christmas starts, some kids excitedly open the numbered doors of Advent calendars as they await the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

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A Lasting Love: Advent Reflections for Couples

Seasonal devotions based on a frontier painting by Morgan Weistling

Nurturing the Faith: Encouraging Grandkids to Read the Bible

Never before has passing on our heritage of faith been more important.

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Giving Your Kids a Moral Compass

Every day, our kids face any number of culture-induced or immoral decisions. Here’s how to help them make moral choices on their own.

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Helping Children See God as Relevant to Their Lives

Will your child someday leave Christianity behind? Give them a faith worth holding on to.

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Spiritual Unity: How I Built Trust in My Marriage

Unity may not be synonymous with ease. And it may not always look like agreement. But you can cultivate true unity and spiritual intimacy in your marriage with a decided abundance of trust.

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A Quick Introduction to Spiritual Intimacy

Spiritual intimacy in marriage is more than reading the Bible and agreeing on theological topics. It’s learning how to connect with your spouse through your faith.

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Who is God: Teaching Kids About God and His Nature

Understanding an unseen God, is easier for children to grasp when we look at nature.

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Equipping Kids to Defend the Bible: Answers to Common Questions

Help prepare your children to respond to questions and criticisms of the Bible and  to understand that the Bible is accurate, reliable and relevant.

Teaching empathy to your children by teaching them to serve others. This is a little boy comforting his sister.

Teaching Empathy: The Power of Service in Your Family

Parents can create opportunities for their kids to serve and teach them to be aware of the people around them.

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Making Faith Part of Everyday Life

There are practical ways to live out Deuteronomy 6.

How to Teach Your Kids Patience

Help your kids understand the importance of patience through these age-appropriate activities.

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Wife Unhappy With Spiritual Leadership: A Guide for Mentors

The topics of spiritual leadership and spiritual intimacy are a common source of conflict in marriage. What advice should a mentor offer?

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Affirming Your Child’s Identity in God

You can help your children understand that they really are loved—and even liked—by their heavenly Father.

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‘One Another’ Marriage Devotional: Love One Another

Sometimes we forget that Jesus’ command to “love one another” includes our spouse. But remember, God sees how you love your husband or wife.

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‘One Another’ Marriage Devotional: Do Not Lie to One Another

“Do not lie to one another” means we must also avoid lies of omission. Have you been leaving out facts or hiding anything from your spouse lately?

Christianity and Science

Science and Christianity: How Science Can Strengthen Your Teen’s Faith

Finding a way to fit science and religion together can feel overwhelming. For our teens, logic and reasoning present some of the greatest threats to complete belief in Christianity. However, as parents, you can guide your teen to a deeper understanding of how God created science to support our faith and belief in Him.

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Summer 2022 Activities for Kids Focused on Faith, Fun, and Family

Find fun and faith-friendly activities that you can do as a family to encourage your children’s walk with Jesus.

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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.