When our faith is tested again and again
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When our faith is tested again and again

You’ve noticed something different about yourself. Previously, when you faced obstacles, you’d give up. Now, you persevere and see the project or trial through… even when it feels as if you’ve been “waiting on God” forever. Is it because, after years of lukewarm quiet times, you’ve become serious about growing in your relationship with your…

A challenge for wives this Father’s Day
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A challenge for wives this Father’s Day

How many dads (and moms, for that matter) would want their parenting televised? I can’t think of anything more intimidating. If someone made a movie about your family, how many scenes would include dramatic music swells just before a commercial break?  When your husband catches your child sneaking in the house hours past curfew, would…

Are your ‘friends’ negatively influencing you?
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Are your ‘friends’ negatively influencing you?

Are you spending time with people who offer unreliable advice, suggest questionable activities or mock ideas that are important to you?  Do you wish you had the courage to cut ties with them?  If you feel increasingly frustrated by the choices you make due to other people’s influences, please read (and seriously consider) this week’s…

Are we modeling intolerance to our children? 
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Are we modeling intolerance to our children? 

When someone insults us, steals from us or lies to us, what would Jesus say… to us? Furthermore, how would Jesus want us to model to our children loving those who treat us unfairly?  His Word… to us… is clear: “I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44 ESV)….