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Last time I checked my calendar, summer does not officially end until September 21! There’s still one month left to enjoy carefree days and lazy afternoons outside–even if just on ...

There is an old story about the time Emperor Frederick the Great visited Potsdam Prison. He spoke with the prisoners, and each man claimed to be innocent, a victim of ...

Come to Me. — Matthew 11:28There are none of us so close to Christ but that we can’t come nearer, and the secret of our daily Christian life is all ...

For a limited time, FaithGateway is offering this powerful Small Group Bible Studies Leadership video course for FREE.Do you need help addressing common problems in small group bible studies such ...

Have you ever pondered about how to pray for your kids’ friendships? Or have you ever given thought to how God wired us for relationships?In the beginning of time, God ...

Extended Tip 3: Dealing With People In CrisesDefinition: Responding to people in crisis or experiencing a tragedy should be done in a manner that keeps the group intact and brings ...

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. — Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) What is the secret ...

Editor’s Note: While taking his final course at Harvard, John Frame stepped outside the walls of academia and chose to live on the streets, pursuing a different kind of education ...

On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice… “Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water ...

Session 4: Determining Your Group’s PurposeIt’s important to determine your group’s purpose. Determining your purpose is done by answering three questions: What kind of group do we want to be? ...

Any study of the End Times can create a variety of questions, concerns, and even confusion in our minds about the judgment of Christ. Sometimes it is difficult to see ...

How can we encourage our children to make a difference at school this year?As a parent, I want to ensure that I’m not just sending my kids off on this ...

Join me and some of my fellow Tommy Nelson Mommies as we co-host a Tommy Nelson Twitter party all about Back to School on August 20 at 8 pm CST/9 ...

Extended Tip 2: When Groups Get Messy Part 2 – Conflict ResolutionDefinition: Conflict is normal! In every group, there will be people with different opinions, people who bug you, and ...

I came across an interesting online article this morning. The headline read “38 Stars Who Were Arrested in 2012.” My curiosity compelled me to click on the link. The article ...

Family bonding can take place anywhere, but when it takes place in the kitchen, something magical happens.Besides rearranging furniture, some of my son Jackson’s other favorite “toys” are the rice ...