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Choosing to homeschool your children is not a decision to take lightly. Homeschooling is hard work and requires parents who are ready and willing to take on the full burden ...

Tip 8: Helping and Supporting Each OtherDefinition: Helping and supporting each other is another level of the “being attentive” skill. It means providing practical help and support, including wisdom or ...

Editor’s Note: It has been said that the Bible is so shallow that a beginner can grasp its truths, and at the same time so deep that the wisest of ...

Smart kids are more likely to make smart money decisions!Ultimately school choice for our children starts by creating a home environment that’s dedicated to learning.Instilling in our children a passion ...

Tip 7: Giving and Receiving FeedbackDefinition: Giving feedback is noticing and expressing what you think, feel, or perceive about someone for their benefit and awareness. It may be positives or ...

With only forty days remaining until my deadline for Hopelifter, I knew the task was humanly impossible to achieve. Life happenings and my overzealous expectations had once again blocked my ...

If you have an easy time following Jesus, obeying what is in the Bible, and you’re making significant progress in your spiritual journey each day, you may not be interested ...

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It’s time to start thinking about making the shift from the lazy days of summer to the more organized schedule of fall. I always hate to say goodbye to the ...

Tip 6: Calling Out the Best in OthersDefinition: Calling out the best in others is part affirmation and part invitation— affirming something in someone and asking them to keep bringing ...

In a 70’s era television show, a young boy was talking about his relationship with a girl and said, “I like her, but I don’t like, like her.” In the ...

No HidingIf you’re keeping your actions a secret, then most likely you’re doing more than just zipping your lip—you probably also have evidence you need to dispose of: a web ...

Come with me to the most populated prison in the world. The facility has more inmates than bunks. More prisoners than plates. More residents than resources.Come with me to the ...

Tip 5: Asking Good QuestionsDefinition: There are two types of questions you should ask during your group meetings. They are questions that: • Discover more information (information exchange) • Explore ...

Your PurposeWhat business are you in? What are you trying to accomplish? What is your mission statement? Jesus was clear about what business He and His disciples were in. He ...

Tip 4: Group Check-In #1Definition:A group “check-in” is a regularly scheduled “snapshot.” It’s a time at the end of a meeting (approximately 15 minutes) in which the group evaluates how ...