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Why Allowances Don't Work

Have you ever wondered why allowances don’t work?We don’t believe in paying a child simply for being part of a family. We’ve seen too many grown kids who received paychecks ...

Making Your Small Group Work Tip 2

Tip 2: Being AttentiveDefinition: Being attentive is noticing and naming what is happening in both the group process and in individuals.Biblical references: • Proverbs 4:1 and 5:1—God wants us to ...

Your One True Friend

Jonathan gives David a promise, a wardrobe, and protection. “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). David found such a friend in the son of ...

Jesus Changed Everything

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. — Romans 10:9Years ago, I ...

Making Your Small Group Work Tip 1

Tip 1: Active ListeningDefinition: Active listening is communicating to someone that you hear what they are saying so they feel heard and understood.Biblical references: • James 1:19— “. . . ...

How to Talk to Your Teen: Ask Questions

Do you ever wonder if your child will be one of the casualties of the current adolescent culture?Do you worry that while you have had the skills to get your ...

What Does the Bible Say about Dinosaurs?

Maybe you’ve seen it (stories about Dinosaurs) on the Internet, the popular claim that human footprints have been discovered alongside dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy Riverbed of Glen Rose, Texas. ...

What Is God's Calling on Your Life?

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to ...

Getting Back into a School Routine

The new school year is upon us and at my house, we’re ready to get back in our normal routine! Whether you send your kids off to school or homeschool ...

Back To School Sale! Save Up To 40%!

Don’t miss the 40% Off Back To School Sale going on now in the Faithgateway Store!Shop a huge collection of inspirational and educational kids products that your children will love ...

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger

In your anger do not sin: Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. — Ephesians 4:26-27Christian maturity involves ...

Parents' Day: Celebrating Teamwork in Parenthood

Mother’s Day.Father’s Day.Grandparents’ Day.I’ll have to admit, when I heard about Parents’ Day, which is today, I thought it was just another chance for greeting card companies to make some ...

Contentment: How Much Is Enough?

 “It is not good to have everything one wants.” — Blaise PascalIn this world of instant gratification and unlimited choices, we often find ourselves surrounded by mountains of things ...

Do You Really Know John 3:16?

Bible Study of the WeekJesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to him belong, They are weak but he is strong. Yes, Jesus ...

World-Class Rebels in Need of Grace

With one voice they cried out, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) — ...

5 Tips For Summer Vacation Photography

A few years ago, I started making a book for my kids of the photos I took on summer vacation. They treasure them and frequently pull them out to reminisce ...

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Free Christmas Bible Study!

Free Christmas Bible Study!

Advent isn't just about waiting... let's get ready for Christmas with a fresh sense of anticipation! Join this short 4-week study and get access to 4 study videos with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper and other Advent resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 12/2.