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1 Corinthians 13 Series
by Ted Schroder
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The Central Fact
by Ted Schroder
The reason Easter Sunday is celebrated is because of the belief that Jesus Christ, after his death and burial in the tomb, rose from the dead, bodily, on the third day. Christianity is completely dependent on that being the central fact of history. Easter is not based on a nature myth of rebirth after the death of winter. The world celebrated that cycle of nature before Christ. Easter celebrates something quite different. The desire for new life, the hope for eternal life, the longing for immortality, which filled every human heart, was finally fulfilled in the historical
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Writing a Letter to Your Wife
by Carl Caton
One of the most powerful things we can do in our marriage is often surprisingly overlooked. Why do we give our wives diamonds, flowers, and such, when what they'll treasure more than anything is a letter?
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Life as a Journey Series when finished,
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Life as a Journey Series - Part 2
Where Are You Now?
by Ted Schroder
When you visit a mall, or a park, or a complex, where you haven’t been
before, the site map can save you a great deal of time trying to find your
destination. Critical to understanding the map is your present location.
You look for the magic words: YOU ARE HERE, and the arrow that identifies
the spot on which you stand. <more...>
Christian Dating Standards
An Interview with Dannah Gresh
by Brooke Caton
One of the top selling Christian youth authors in the world,
Dannah Gresh is best known for the bestselling
And the Bride Wore White (Moody Publishers) and the Secret Keeper series (Moody Publishers/FamilyLife). Dannah's most recent release targeting adult women is The Secret of the Lord (Thomas Nelson). Danna is a frequent guest on national radio and television programs and has been a featured contributor to many of today's most prominent Christian magazines. Dannah knows and understands the pressures that Christian teens face.
We're delighted to be able to bring this great insight from a recent
interview.
Brooke: 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 proceeding that plan, then you know that part of that
is finding someone that complements that plan. And that’s a real
different view then the world has of dating, it’s not about <more...>
In the Garden with Jesus
by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
The biblical portrayal of Jesus suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane
shows Jesus in one of his most human moments. He knows the horrors that
await him and he is scared beyond belief. He has just shared the Passover
meal with his friends. He has instituted the sacrament of the Eucharist.
He has established the <more...>
A Mother's "Yes"
by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
This week we celebrate the Annunciation, moved from its usual
commemoration on March 25th to March 31st due to our extraordinarily early
Easter. To reflect on Mary's visit from the angel Gabriel is to reflect on
the power of a mother's "yes." She was a young woman who had no
idea where her "yes" would lead her. She could not
envision <more...>
Letting our Children see us Pray
by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
I try to get up early on school days to say my morning prayers and
read my Bible before the kids get up. There is a practical reason for that
- there simply isn't time to fit in my prayers in the 45 minutes between
the time I get the kids up and the time that we leave the house. There is
also a spiritual reason - it is much easier to be focused on God without
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I posted these to the main pages and to the site map.
Making Peace With Your Mom
by H. Norman Wright with Sheryl Wright Macauley
"Tell me about your mother." Doris gave me a puzzled
expression when I made the request. She was a middle-aged career woman
holding a management-level position. "What does my mother have to do
with why I'm here?" she replied. "I came for counseling because
of the difficulties I'm having at work. My mother lives three thousand
miles away." <more...>
May I Walk You Home:
A Guide to Sharing Christ's Love With the Dying
by Melody Rossi
This journey is different from any other you will ever take. Though it will leave you changed, it is not your journey. Rather, you are walking alongside someone else who is discovering the ultimate destination. The person whose journey it is must set the course and take the lead. This is not yours to do. You are there to offer support and lighten the load when you can <more...>
Don't Forget to Dream
by Tim Dowdy with Tim Luke
There is one decision you must make that supersedes all other decisions. It will determine whether any other decision you ever make is successful.
The only authentic way to decide who you are is first to decide who Jesus Christ is. Not everyone believes it, but the entire universe hinges upon His identity. <more...>
Life. Now.
by Shannon & Michael Primicerio
Have you ever felt stuck? We know from experience that is one of the worst feelings in the world. Yet for those of us in our twenties, it is a feeling that has become all too familiar. At a time when we should be forging ahead and accomplishing all we've ever dreamed of, many of us find ourselves simply trying to get unstuck. Or worse yet, sitting back in frustration, assuming that being stuck is our lot in life. Is it ever going to get better than this? Our minds race, yet our feet stand still, firmly planted where it is safe, and we are stuck. <more...>
Here For You:
Creating a Mother-Daughter Bond That Lasts a Lifetime
by Susie Shellenberger & Kathy Gowler
It was over a booth of Italian food in Pueblo, Colorado, that I (Susie)
had the privilege of talking with Brooke and Chrissy—both eighteen years
old and in the middle of their senior year in high school. We talked about
teen girls and their relationships with Mom. <more...>
Compassionate Caregiving:
Practical Help and Spiritual Encouragement
by Lois Knutson
I did not realize it at the time, but when I first began caring for Mom
after moving back to Minnesota, my approach to caregiving was similar to
that of a fire fighter. A medical, psychological, socioeconomic, or family
crisis developed and I tried to "put it out" in the most
effective way possible. As the number of crises increased, at times I
became discouraged and knew that I needed something deeper to keep me
going—in addition to my love for Mom. <more...>
Confident Parenting
by Jim Burns
Extending grace and being consistent about discipline are two of the most difficult aspects of parenting. They need to be addressed, because few people are confident about handing out discipline. I regularly have parents tell me, "I want my kids to like me so much that it's hard to discipline them, let alone be consistent about it." Also, though you may not see it yet, there is a correlation between grace and discipline. A deficiency in one will affect the other. <more...>
No More Jellyfish, Chickens, or
Wimps:
Raising Secure, Assertive Kids in a Tough World
by Paul Coughlin
Steve wasn't prepared for adult life. This fact has been driven into
him in part through his own troubled conscience; it's been driven in even
more by his wife of eighteen years, fed up with being the only proactive
adult in the home. <more...>
Fat-Proof Your Family: God's Way to Forming Healthy Habits for Life
by J. Ron Eaker, MD
Andy had not always been overweight. There was a time when he was
about average, not too big, not too small. He worked well with others, so
he was popular, but now he always had a feeling that people viewed him
differently because of his size. He even believed that he had been passed
over a couple of times when he knew he could do a job. He tried not to let
the fact that he was bigger than others get in the way of enjoying life,
but it was getting difficult. <more...>
How to Be Heard in Heaven
by Eddie Smith
Wouldn't it be the best gift ever, if I could present you with a
formula that would guarantee that from now on all your prayers would be
answered? Nice, perhaps. But I can't. There is no magical prayer or
magical form of prayer that God always answers affirmatively. "What
about the prayer of Jabez?" some might ask. Well, think about it. If
Jabez's prayer were a prayer with <more...>
Finding Ever After:
A Romantic Adventure for Her, an Adventurous Romance for Him
by Robert S. Paul with Donna K. Wallace
We never tire of the epic tale of undying love between a man and a
woman, spun with timeless threads of adventure and romance. Our
imagination is captured by chronicles wrought with danger and uncertainty,
where two lovers dare to encounter their greatest fears for the sake of
the other. Why? Theirs is a love worthy of gallant sacrifice, a story
worth living. <more...>
What Your Daughter Isn't Telling You
by Susie Shellenberger and Kathy Gowler
Many moms feel as though their teen daughters are shutting them out,
and they don't understand why. The little girl who used to tell her
everything is now quiet and distant. The relationship that used to be
close is now strained. What happened? <more...>
Popular Homeschool Methods
by Sonya Haskins
Charlotte Mason, a Christian educator in Britain in the late 1800s,
was a hands-on educator who believed in giving children the tools that
would guide them throughout life. She did this by encouraging "living
books," whole books, and firsthand sources for children rather than
reading secondhand material from textbooks. The Charlotte Mason Method
encourages the reading of entire books, particularly the classics and
other great <more...>
Fear No Evil
by Steve Russo
Some of your friends may think this "Satan stuff" is all a big
joke. Others may think it's cool to worship the devil.
What about you? Do you believe the devil is for real? Are you clued in
that there's a spiritual battle raging all around you? <more...>
Mad About Us
by Gary J. Oliver, Ph.D., and Carrie Oliver, M.A.
When I pick up a book I wonder, What qualifies this author to write on
this subject? Does he or she have some understanding as to the plight of
my life? Will this book be relevant to me? You might be asking similar
questions about Mad About Us, yet another book on marriage. Who are these
people, where did they come from, and what do they have to offer
me? <more...>
Midlife Manual for Men:
Finding Significance in the Second Half
by Stephen Arterburn and John Shore
One of the most wonderful things about being in midlife today is the
sheer time it leaves us to reflect upon, adjust, or change our lives. In
the year 1800, life expectancy for an American man was thirty-five
years. <more...>
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