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Spiritual Life

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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?

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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.

Help Your Kids Develop the Habit of Time with God

The most valuable life skill we can give our children is the habit of spending time with God. Here are practical tips for all ages.

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Passing Your Faith On To Your Kids

Pastor Matt Chandler and Pastor Adam Griffin share relatable stories from their own families. They’ll encourage you with practical ways to disciple your children, as Jesus taught in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go and make disciples of all nations … teaching them to observe all I have commanded you.”

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Why Did Jesus Die: Helping Your Kids Understand The Gospel

Your kids may be asking the question, “Why did Jesus die?” It’s an important question and a wonderful opportunity for you as a parent to help your child understand the importance of Christ’s death and resurrection.

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Raising Godly Kids in an Ungodly World

Raising godly kids in an ungodly world is not impossible. You and your kids were born for such a time as this, and understanding God’s heart.

Fun and Powerful Morning Prayers with Your Kids

Fun and Powerful Morning Prayers with Your Kids

Why would Paul tell us to dress for battle and give us a list of our spiritual armor if the battle in question was just symbolic?

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What Parents Can Learn from Jesus’ Interactions with Children

Throughout scripture, Jesus treats children with radical care and love to indicate how deeply He values them. It’s no wonder that He continually compared our faith to children. Just as children depend on their parents for daily needs, so too do we rely on God the Father for our spiritual and physical needs.

How to Teach Kids About the Baby Jesus

Help your kids celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

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Growing Spiritually in Every Season

Homes need a strong foundation, and marriages need to be established on God’s love. Without it, you won’t be nearly as ready when challenges come your way. John and Erin offer some helpful ideas for being strong spiritually as a couple. Featuring Mrs. Debra Fileta.

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God’s Call to Mary and to Us

There’s a lot we can learn about the way a young Jewish girl responded to God

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Hey, Dads: Read the Bible, Change Your Life

God uses the Bible to speak to us, to provide guidance for how He wants us to live. But it’s more than that. Through His Word, God tells us He loves us and wants to have a relationship with us.

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Prayer and the Difference It Makes

Throughout the Bible, believers are called to pray. But what is prayer? What does it mean to “pray without ceasing?” And does prayer really make a difference?

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Morgan Weistling: Painting for the Master

How Morgan Weistling went from serving himself to serving God through his art

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Brittany Weistling: Painting a Brand-New Picture

While making faith and art her own, Brittany Weistling realizes she is God’s masterpiece.

Raising Healthy, Resilient Kids

Unconditional love coupled with positive discipline is helpful for raising healthy resilient kids.

Encouraging Our Kids to Want to Follow Christ

As we work at following God and becoming better parents, we’ll often draw our kids, like a magnet, to follow us and the God we serve.

Perseverance: How Your Kids Can Overcome Hardship

Perseverance is an overlooked but essential quality that parents need to instill in their children

Faith Conversation: Better Communication

Personalities play a role in communication styles. A good approach is to ask your spouse about the times and situations that allow him or her to be open to healthy, honest conversation.