Grace 809

Dr. Josh Straub explains how good parenting must come from us recognizing that we’re first loved by God.

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Busy parents are so frantic and rushed today they are missing out on what’s most important — connecting with God and their kids. The Straubs offer practical help to families about slowing down, finding joy, living simply and even allowing yourself to experience some boredom. A good reminder about having more grace for each other and trusting God for the results.

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Culture prompts us to value money over people; grade people by looks, awards, and bank balances; and place our value in what we wear, drive, own, or achieve. The mastermind behind these attacks? The devil. Satan has one primary aim—to entangle us in a web of unhealthy thoughts. He wants to corrupt, contaminate, and confuse our minds with a false system.

The classic example of the devil’s influence occurred in the garden of Eden. In 2 Corinthians 11:3 (ESV), Paul stated, “I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.” There it is. Satan commandeered Eve’s mind by infecting her thoughts. He uses the same playbook today.

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As a full-time comedian, Kenn Kington works hard to see the funny side of life. Whether he’s traveling by plane or by car, situations arise that can produce frustration or laughter, and Kenn tries to choose joy whenever possible.

Get free access to almost four hours of family-friendly comedy from Kenn Kington, Ted Cunningham, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce.

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Thoughts have consequences, which prompts this question: Can we manage our lives by managing our thoughts?

Those who study the brain talk about neuroplasticity, the mutability of the brain. It is less like a chunk of concrete and more like a ball of putty. Adaptable. The brain is an editable manuscript. You can, quite literally, change your mind. Just as a sculptor shapes a ball of putty, it’s possible to sculpt your brain.

The apostle Paul said our attitudes and thoughts can be “constantly changing for the better” (Ephesians 4:23 TLB).

Victims of our inner voices? Not necessarily. Indeed, harnessed and helpful thoughts can change our lives. Perpetually anxious? Hounded by inner critics?  You can tame your thoughts!  A new “you” will appear as new thoughts begin to emerge.

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Instead of letting your teenager manipulate you, Dr. Ken Wilgus gives a powerful reminder about who is really in charge in the home.

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Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating.

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There is something unique about your story. Would you be willing to share it? Become well versed in your “only God” moments. Those precious events in your life that only God could have orchestrated.

There was an occasion when Jesus healed a deranged man. The fellow had made his home in a cemetery and cut himself with rocks. When Jesus delivered him from the affliction, the man wanted to go with Jesus. Christ, however, said, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you…” (Mark 5:19 NKJV).

In other words, speak up! Do you feel ill equipped to do so? That’s okay. You have God’s Spirit to help you, and God’s plan is reduced to one strategy: ordinary folks telling the extraordinary story of Jesus with the extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit.

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Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating.

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“Do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say… For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you’” (Matthew 10:19-20 ESV). Best I can tell, this promise of Jesus has not been rescinded.

On the day Brenda Jones went to see the plastic surgeon, she was in a battle with breast cancer. She asked if she could share a story, and Dr. Pete politely said “yes.” He listened to the story about the God who became a baby, then a man, and then a sacrifice for humanity. “He died for you, Dr. Pete,” she told him. The fifteen-minute conversation changed Dr. Pete forever!

The promise of Pentecost. The Spirit turns common folk into uncommon forces, and turns those who are lost into those who are saved. Might the Spirit do the same with us? With you?

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