Kids and Sports: Fundamentals First
by Rae Pica
Would you hand a child calculus problems once she was able to count to ten? A geometry text when he began to recognize shapes? War and Peace as soon as she could recite her ABCs? Of course not! Not only is it preposterous to have such expectations of a child, but also it sets up the child for failure — and, most likely, a dread of and distaste for calculus, geometry, and reading.
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How
to Raise Creative Kids
by Susan Stump
“Where did he come up with that?” Kids often amaze us with
their imaginative ideas and we should give ourselves a pat on the
back for playing a role in this development. Creative thinking is
essential for success in school and in life. It’s our job as
parents to nurture our kids’ innate desire to be creative. <more...>
Helping Those Who Hurt
by H. Norman Wright
In one small European village was a town square that held a special statue. This statue was the pride and joy of the small town, but World War II arrived and soon the bombs began falling on the town. One day the statue was hit and blown to pieces. The residents collected all the shattered pieces and slowly did what they could to re-create it. When they finished the reconstruction of their beloved statue of Jesus, they noticed that the only pieces missing were the hands of Jesus. So they placed a plaque at the base of the statue with the words: Now we are the only hands that Jesus has.
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Graduation Gifts
It's that time of year
again. Your mailbox brings those once a year graduation
announcements. May I be honest for a moment? <more...>
Quick Kids' Craftz: Tips for Springtime Fun!
By Colleen Langenfeld
Spring fever got the kids bouncing off the walls? Give 'em something to do FAST with these easy
crafts designed to keep the hands busy and the minds engaged! <more...>
Practice Makes Patience
by Karen Wolff
Patience.....the Bible says it's a virtue. Yet people seem to be getting worse and worse at practicing this elusive skill. Why is that?
<more...> Overcoming Pride
by Brian Jones
The first church I ever served was located in an extremely small town in
Eastern Kentucky. There wasn't even a stop-light at the time. The church
was full of wonderful farmers, which was ironic, because the only time I
had ever been to a farm up until that time was on school field trips. On
one occasion I was visiting a family in the church and watched their young son throw "feed" on the ground for the chickens. Very quickly
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Hearing from
God.....Billboards and All
by Karen Wolff
Wouldn't it be great if hearing from God was as simple as
reading a billboard as you're driving? Just think, you could be
driving down the road and God could simply choose one of a zillion
billboards on the side of the road to get your attention. There
you'd be with a mapped out message right from God. Pretty cool, huh?
I've often thought that method would certainly work for me! <more...>
Christian Almsgiving-The Habit Of Helping People
by Glen Williams
We're taught a lot about giving, but it's usually only about the tithes and offerings that support the church and the ministers doing the teaching. This leaves the most important aspects of giving untaught and grossly misunderstood. In this article, we'll discuss the rewarding and often controversial issue of Almsgiving. Almsgiving is the Christian habit of giving things to fill the needs of perfect strangers. Hold on to your hats, because some of what we'll cover can make people hopping mad.
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Money
Matters: Strengthen Your Marriage by Putting Finances in Order
by Cynthia Cooper, Ph.D.
Did you know that 43% of all married couples argue over money
issues, making it the major reason couples fight? If you and your
spouse handle money differently, now is the time to talk, establish
expectations, and draw up a financial plan. <more...> Too
Stuck to Pray
by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
Prayer is a powerful way to open the heart when you are stuck in
anger, fear, self-judgment, resistance or depression. When you can
sincerely pray for spiritual help in opening your heart and taking
responsibility for your own feelings and needs, help is there. <more...>
To Date or Not To Date: That Is the Question
By: Brooke C. ~ Christian Teen Writer
Heartbreak, temptation, and distraction: sound inviting? Not many people enjoy the feelings of heartache, but every day thousands of teenagers put themselves through it. The cycle is endless: fall “in love,” become inseparable, break up. This cycle and heartache is all part of the “dating game.” Many have a misconception about dating; they believe that it is a necessary process to find that “special someone.”
<more...> Teens Gain Valuable Experience By Job Shadowing
by Silvana Clark
Ask most teens what they want to be when they grow up and you'll get either a blank stare or the reply *a
doctor like the ones on SCRUBS*. Teens today gain their awareness of various professions
from the glorified images on television and movies. At the moment, there is a rise in interest in forensics due to the
popularity of several shows depicting that career. Teens have little sense about the true reality of job choices. Do you like
computers? Great! You'll be the next Bill Gates. <more...> How
to Write a Christian Family Mission Statement
by Carl Caton
If you're pursuing the idea of writing a family mission statement,
then I don't need to tell you about the power and benefits of such
an endeavor. One of the best resources in guiding you through this
process is found in "Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind",
page 70, of the bestselling book "The
7 Habits of Highly Effective Families." Covering more than
forty pages, author Stephen Covey gives you everything you need to
know about t his powerful process. <more...>
Scheduling
Quiet Time
by Rachel Paxton
Scheduling quiet time isn't easy for busy moms. I find that
a lot of the time I don't even have the time to sit down and
schedule my quiet time. Sound familiar? <more...> Fiction
Meets Spirituality and Science
by Lisa M. Hendey
Kevin McMahon is first and foremost a teacher, family man, and a
deeply spiritual person. In his spare time, he has written and
published two books. Kevin’s writing came to my attention when I
heard him speak recently at a writing conference. Although his topic
related to the process of print-on-demand publishing, it was the
fascinating subject matter of his novel Garments of Skin: A Genomic
Apocalypse, Book 1 that caught and held my attention. <more...> Christ-Based Leadership
by David Stark
Are You Leadership Literate? This book came to life in my spirit on an unforgettable day in the early 1990s as I was reading global forecaster Alvin Toffler's The Third Wave. Toffler had always been quite prescient about the future, and his well-known statement struck me to the core: <more...>
7 Organizing Tips for Parents
By Barbara Myers
1. List responsibilities for school-age
children and teens. You might include: place clothes in hamper, brush teeth,
do homework, and take out trash. POST the list. We all take written cues more seriously than verbal ones. Make
it clear that all items must be completed before privileges are allowed such as
T.V. viewing and talking with friends. <more...>
The Best Orlando Has to Offer
by Cara Goldsbury
So you’re headed to Orlando... but where to start? You’ll
find such a wealth of fantastic resorts and restaurants it can be
difficult to choose exactly what you wish to indulge in. How best
can you plan a visit in which each day comes with the finest this
marvelous vacation spot has to offer? In order to help you in making
the overwhelming decisions of where to stay and what places to dine,
here are what I believe to be Orlando’s best offerings: <more...>
Christian Dating Standards
An Interview with Dannah Gresh
by Brooke Caton
Why should you only date someone who meets all the
criteria of someone you would marry?
Dannah Gresh: I think that God wants us to have a plan for
our life and if your heart is pursuing that plan, then you know that
part of that is finding someone that complements that plan. And
that’s a real different view than the world has of dating, it’s
not about "Gee this is a fun guy." It’s not about
"Gee this guy is hot." It’s about, “Is this guy going
to bring me closer to the plan God has for my life?” <more...>
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