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Why Easter Matters

Why Does Easter Matter? – A Tony Evans Easter Sermon

Your child can have a more complete understanding of what Christ’s death and resurrection have already accomplished through your teaching them these four truths about Christ’s sacrifice.

Resurrection: The Most Important Truth

Why is it essential to teach kids about Christ’s resurrection? Because if Christ did not rise, our faith is useless. Learn more about why this is true.

Two-and-a-Half Hours With Audrey

Celebrating life in the shadow of death

Teen girl smiling at a boy standing beside her

Stretching Their Limits

Encourage your teens to test boundaries in positive ways.

Everyday Peacemakers

Encouraging kids to reflect God’s peace in their interactions with each other.

The First Weeks Home After an Adoption

It takes time, flexibility and a whole lot of love to help a child adapt to a new family.

Welcome to the Middle School Zone

Your child is changing. Is your parenting?

Why Toddler Modesty?

Parents can teach toddlers about modesty, which builds an understanding and lays a foundation for future discussions.

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A Logical Faith

Why your teen’s college prep should include an understanding of the Christian worldview

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Respect Starts Now

It’s never too early (or late) to teach kids to be respectful.

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Calming Childhood Fears

When your child is frightened, he will look to you for emotional cues. Consider how other parents have worked with their children regarding childhood fears.

Dad teaching his son how to shave with a hand razor and shaving cream

Missions to Manhood

Fathers can be purposeful in raising their sons to be good men.

Illustration of boy sitting on the floor coloring. His dog is lying next to him and mom is baking in the kitchen.

Do You Need to Lighten Up

Don’t settle for a gloomy household. Instead, discover the fun in everyday family life.

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Living in a Broken World

Do you know how to reassure your kids when they doubt God’s goodness because of all the bad things happening in the world?

Helping Adopted Children Develop a Healthy Racial Identity

You can embrace the racial differences in your adopted children and give them a healthy cultural and family identity.

Letting Go of Adoption Expectations to Meet a Child’s Needs

Unfulfilled expectations can lead to disappointment and even disconnection between parents and adopted children.

The Struggle to Reach Normal After an Adoption

Adoption expectations—and unfortunate truths—can reveal our weakness and His power.

When Adopted Kids Need More Than a Parent’s Love

I remember thinking, All kids need is a little love. Now after adopting six children from foster care, I realize how naïve my words were.

Sexting: Why Parents Should Care and What They Should Do About It

Recent news stories have talked about teens and sexting. It happens more than parents think.

End Childhood Comparisons and Choose Contentment

Do your kids compare what they have to what others own? Help them beat this comparison game by learning to be thankful for what they have, even when others have more.