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Understanding “Transgenderism”

What is “transgenderism” and how should Christians approach this cultural issue? Our Thriving Values™ resources will help you understand and respond with grace and truth to one of the most confusing cultural issues we now face.

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Homosexuality, Theology and the Church

The Bible teaches God’s plan for marriage and sexuality, prohibiting homosexuality. We stand for truth and reach out in love to LGBT-identified people.

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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?

Many people think that the terms cardiac arrest and heart attack mean the same thing, when in fact they are quite different.

Dietary Fats

There is a wide variety of dietary fat found in food.  Some of these fats are necessary for optimal health and others are actually detrimental to your body, so it’s wise to know the differences. 

General Dietary Guidelines

There are so many contradicting nutritional claims vying for our attention that it’s easy to be uncertain about what we should or shouldn’t eat. Fortunately, there are some guidelines we can apply to our lives with confidence.

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Physician-Assisted Suicide

Some people see physician-assisted suicide as a caring, kind way to help people who are dying. Is it?

How to Talk to Your Children About Homosexuality

Can you give me some helpful tips on discussing the issue of homosexuality with my children? We have five kids ranging in age from preschool to adolescence. With gay relationships and same-sex marriage becoming increasingly prevalent and visible in our culture, it’s a subject that’s bound to come up sooner or later. I want to …

Six Things to Know About the Houston Pastors’ Subpoena

1. What Does The Houston Ordinance Do? The ordinance is, among other things, a public accommodation policy that forbids discrimination in the city based on sexual orientation and gender identity. One of the points of greatest concern is that it allows men who think they are women to enter public restrooms, locker rooms and private …

The Impact of Adding LGBT to Nondiscrimination Laws

Freedoms Threatened and Innocence Lost: The Impact of Adding Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression to Statutes and Policies Hundreds of states, municipalities and schools have added “sexual orientation,” “gender identity” and “gender expression” to non-discrimination and public accommodations laws, ordinances and policies. Sexual orientation is a broad term that includes sexual and romantic …

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How to Talk to Your Children About Homosexuality

The reality is, if you don’t, someone else probably will – or already is. And you may not like what they have to say.

Anxiety Disorders — Frequently Asked Questions

Article About: Emotional Health What causes anxiety disorders?Our understanding of the roots of anxiety disorders is very incomplete. Anxiety disorders constitute a class of mental health issues, and the underlying causes for each one may vary. It is not clear, for example, why a specific phobia might afflict one person but not another. It’s likely …

The Homosexual Community: Small Number, Big Influence

How many lesbian- and gay-identified people live in America?

Controlling Impulsive and Compulsive Spending

How do you reduce debt? The solution is simple: develop discipline in spending.

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What Do We Mean When We Talk About Change from Homosexuality?

Almost 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul wrote letters to the church gathered in Corinth, a city where he had lived and worked for eighteen months. So he knew the people of that church and writes to admonish them about a variety of sins, including factions in the church, sexual immorality and lawsuits between believers. …

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When Homosexuality Hits Home for the Holidays

  “Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” Christmas is right around the corner and you’re making plans to bring the whole family gathered together to celebrate. Yet peace and goodwill are anything but certain. You just learned: Your brother comes home a day early for the family gathering and privately announces, “I’m gay,” or Your …

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Countering The Cultural Confusion: Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Homosexuality

In This Series: 1. How to Talk to Your Children About Homosexuality 2. Countering the Cultural Confusion: Your Questions Answered About Homosexuality 3. The Homosexual Community: Small Number, Powerful Influence 4. Reliable Resources for Teaching Children About Marriage, Sexuality and Homosexuality For parents discussing homosexuality with their older children, here are answers to commonly asked …

God is Patient, Be Patient with Yourself as You Leave Homosexuality

With what was surely a million other men, I was privileged to attend Promise Keepers’ great “Stand In The Gap” gathering in Washington, D.C., in October 1997. God blessed me throughout the day, but my most memorable moments came on the evening bus ride back to Baltimore.

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Warning Signs of Mental Illness

How can you know whether a loved one might be suffering from mental illness?

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Living With Alzheimer’s Disease

Article About: Emotional Health As people live longer, and as more progress is made in preventing the leading causes of death — such as cancer and heart disease — the chronic conditions of older adulthood make a more profound impact on families and society. Of these Alzheimer’s Disease may be one of the most devastating …

Story: A Journey Through Chronic Illness

One woman struggles to adjust to life with chronic illness. God comforts her through His Word, rich friendships, and opens surprising new doors for ministry.