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First-Time Mom and Dad: They Let Us Take Her Home?

Written by Shannon and Eddie Foster

This post kicks off a short series of stories and advice for future (and current) first-time moms and dads. We hope you will find these insights helpful. June 14, 2016, was no ordinary...

So You’re Having Trouble Fitting In

Written by Jeremy Lallier

There’s nothing easy about being the odd one out. What’s the best way to fit in at school and still be true to who you are and what you believe? Have you ever read Lord of the...

What Does the Church Need From You?

Written by Katelyn Morris and Joshua Travers

Teens are a vital part of the Church. Do you want to actively help the Church? Here’s what the Church needs the most from you now! The Church needs really good men and women to rely...

A Lesson on Love From an FOI Project

Written by Doug Horchak

While overseeing an FOI project in Malawi, I was impressed by the volunteers’ example of love and service. How do love and service connect? As I write this, I’m watching two...

What Is Really Important in This Life?

Written by Judy Swanson

Reminders of our mortality can motivate us to look for what is truly important. The Bible shows that living the way of love and peace is a high priority. We have been given around 70 to 80...

“I’m Bored and No One Can Hang Out”

Written by Heather Cole

A game plan for beating boredom and capitalizing on free time. Have you ever counted down the days till sweet summer vacation, only to find yourself bored when it arrived? Maybe you had...

Don’t Forget Your Father This Father’s Day

Written by Seth Mongbeh

Each year families honor fathers on Father’s Day. This is a good tradition, and fathers should be honored. But we should also honor our Heavenly Father. On June 18 fathers will be...

The Life of Aaron … and You

Written by Joshua Travers

Aaron made mistakes throughout his life, from making a golden calf to criticizing his brother. But, in the long run, he remained faithful. What can we learn? There are many prominent men of God in...

How to Introduce a Preschooler to God

Written by Deirdra Willis

If you have the wonderful opportunity to guide a precious preschooler’s heart and mind to love God, what is the best way to do it? Proverbs 22:6 teaches us to “train up a child in the way...