30-Day Prayer Challenge As school bells ring again and fall rushes in, families face some serious threats to religious freedom, parental rights, the sanctity of life, and even what it means to be a man or woman. These social ills impact your family. Fight for your family and our nation on your knees by taking …
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Before they were lighting up arenas with their joy-filled music, siblings Taylor, Madison and Logan were just pastor’s kids from Alabama who won a singing contest in college. From those modest beginnings, CAIN, the music group, was born. At first, this trio tried breaking into the industry as a country band. But Taylor Cain Matz, …
Persuading someone to accept feedback isn’t just about phrasing things the right way. You’re showing your spouse what he or she doesn’t already know. Both of you will grow through this trust-building process.
While scrolling through the various movie options available one Saturday evening, I stumbled across a thought-provoking thriller. Left with limited selections to fulfill my movie-night wishes, I watched the flick, which left me with a profound inquiry to consider. One of the main female characters in this film asks, “What are girls for?” The question …
The PenaVegas grew in faith as their relationship progressed, and their shared love for God became a cornerstone of their marriage.
Are you stepping into a new season of life—or looking for guidance on how to stay grounded in your spiritual habits and choose faith over fear during times of change? Maybe you are starting college, joining a new company, launching a business, or moving to a new state. Change can feel overwhelming. It stirs up …
Boost physical and spiritual growth together: 10 fun family fitness Ideas Starting a family fitness program is not just something for your New Year’s resolutions. No matter what time of year, exercise holds incredible, life-boosting benefits for your family. That’s why exercising together is a great activity to enjoy together. And, working out is kid-friendly …
Groundbreaking documentary premieres September 5! Families like yours are dealing with a growing problem in our culture — the abandonment of truth. The very concept of truth is ignored by gender confusion, lies about abortion, assaults on parental rights, pornography, and more.The society we live in has abandoned long-accepted biblical principles, eroding the foundations of …
An affair, pornography addiction and trying to please everyone without caring for self. How could Karen and Bill sort out all of their issues and build a healthy marriage with authentic communication?
The pregnancy test was positive. I cried. Pregnancy wasn’t in my plans, because I recently quit my job for full-time entrepreneurship. After telling the father of my twins I was pregnant, he immediately suggested an abortion and offered to pay. I didn’t want to abort. For weeks, he pressured me. Despite uncertainties about motherhood’s impact …
From heartbroken to hope because of you! After all the lies and arguments, Kevin and Olivia could barely look at each other when they checked in at the Hope Restored marriage intensive. “We arrived broken,” they admitted. Can’t you feel the pain in those words? It is only through your kindness that couples like Kevin …
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In today’s society, a lot of families think Easter is more about rabbits and chocolate, rather than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bob Lepine explores various traditions of Easter and points out the true meaning of this holiday — Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with him in Heaven!
An honest look at a pastor’s marriage that was very nearly destroyed by his addiction to work, and her suppressed feelings of loneliness and anger. Paul and Melody Westbrook explain how their marriage fell apart, and how several days of counseling at Hope Restored helped rebuild it. They explain the “marriage intensive” counseling process, and …
Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing the church today. The result has been heartbreaking for families. Apologists Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening and how to respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Robert Day entered foster care while still in his mother’s womb. His mother, a single, pregnant teen, was placed into care after an alcohol-fueled road rage incident involving her mother and her mother’s boyfriend left a man dead. Robert’s mother was in the car at the time and was taken by social services and placed …
Your investment is helping Isaiah rise from “The Pit”! Isaiah trudged up the rickety wooden steps to the small apartment where he lived with his two younger sisters, mom and dad. He grabbed at a long strip of paint, one of many flaking off the outside wall.As he unlocked the door, he glanced across the …
Thank you for giving mothers and babies a chance! Vivian* didn’t think she could possibly have a baby. She wasn’t married and couldn’t afford a child. Abortion was the clear choice, she decided.Her boyfriend secretly wanted to have the baby but wasn’t sure his opinion mattered.They found a local pregnancy medical clinic for counseling and …
My transformative journey to a biblical view of race and justice I grew up in South Central Los Angeles in a black neighborhood. I was only 13 years old in 1992 when a jury acquitted four LAPD officers charged with using excessive force in the arrest and beating of Rodney King. The outrage in my …