What is grief and why do people grieve differently? How can Christians find ways to share God’s love with people who are grieving that know the Lord? How can we ... More

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Why are so many young adults leaving the church? How do we learn to open up conversations with those who are unchurched about faith issues? And what should a church ... More

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How can a couple stay connected? How can a couple keep their marriage centered on Christ; and how can a couple receive encouragement during times of joy and times of ... More

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Jacob seems to be anything but a model disciple. He’s a trickster, liar, and a selfishly ambitious man who fathers children with four women and leads a dysfunctional family life ... More

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Why did Matthew, a college student raised as a Jehovah’s Witness leave the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society? How did Matthew’s friend, Daniel show love and help him learn more ... More

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A number of months ago my wife and I were sharing a meal with some good friends. All three of our families had been members of the same congregation several ... More

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What if you could spend this Christmas season delighting in your Savior instead of trying to create a picture perfect holiday? Christmas is all about the birth of Christ yet ... More

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We live in an era when children often know more about their electronic devices than their own family history. Parents invest more time in the carpool line than at the ... More

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Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation for the birth of our Savior. A sure sign that Christmas is coming is when we see Advent calendars in the stores ... More

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Surviving a crisis is one of the hardest things a family can go through. It is also one of the six traits that research has shown can help build strong, ... More

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