By Jill Savage Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Sometimes the best way to celebrate Thanksgiving isn’t the traditional way Several years ago, my husband and I didn’t spend Thanksgiving with a single one of our five adult children. Did letting go of our holiday expectations feel odd? Yes. Was it best for everyone? We think … Continue reading Letting Go of Holiday Expectations
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Why Friendship is Important for Children
By Danny Huerta, MSW, LCSW, LSSW Photo by Pragyan Bezbaruah from Pexels “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis I don’t know about you, but I can still vividly remember playing sports with friends, laughing, playing video … Continue reading Why Friendship is Important for Children
Fighting for Your Marriage Through Prayer
Empowered Homes Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Let’s be honest, isn’t marriage a little more difficult than what you thought it would be? Check that, how about a lot more difficult! It’s ok to admit this because it is the truth. John and Staci Eldredge, a power couple of faith wrote a book a … Continue reading Fighting for Your Marriage Through Prayer
Little Big Dreamers — Nurture Their Talents
By Shelia Erwin Do you know how to nurture your kids in their God-given talents so even when they're little, they can be big dreamers? One morning in 2014, my husband, Hank, and I were standing together and looking out our hotel window at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. It was one of the big “worth … Continue reading Little Big Dreamers — Nurture Their Talents
Marriage: The School of Spiritual Formation
Empowered Homes Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels Would you like to grow in your relationship with God? What if I told you about a course of study you could take that would help you improve your relationship like none other? Does that sound good to you? If it does, read on! This course of … Continue reading Marriage: The School of Spiritual Formation
6 Ways To Create a Culture of Responsibility With Our Kids
By John Trent Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels To create a healthy culture of responsibility, it begins with us as parents modeling a willingness to do those small things. Our children will pick up on our actions and will begin to live them out later in life. Watching them do this is in itself … Continue reading 6 Ways To Create a Culture of Responsibility With Our Kids
Marriage Meditation — The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control
By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Terrillo Walls from Pexels Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s marriage devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLEIEYRmMdg Today’s Devotion Scripture Reading Galatians 5:22-23 — “The fruit of the Spirit is … self-control.”2 Timothy 1:7 — “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of … Continue reading Marriage Meditation — The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control
Talking With Your Kids About the TikTok Suicide Video
By Joannie DeBrito, Ph.D., LCSW, LMFT Photo by cottonbro from Pexels We must be aware of what our kids are watching online and how it may impact them, especially in the case of the recent TikTok suicide video that has gone viral. The latest of numerous shocking videos to show up on social media is … Continue reading Talking With Your Kids About the TikTok Suicide Video
Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy
By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels Joy is a gift from God that — when we choose it — can fill our marriage with contentment, confidence and hope. Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s Marriage Meditation devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z5Yy6JkinaE Today’s Devotion Scripture reading: Psalm … Continue reading Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy
Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline
By Chip Ingram Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels Sometimes it's hard to know if you're disciplining your children effectively. Try using these five measures from the Bible. In This Series: 1. 4 Parenting Styles and Effective Child Discipline 2. What the Bible Says About Discipline 3. Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline 4. Discipline … Continue reading Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline

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