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Frequently Asked Questions About the EEI Parenting Manual

Written by Debbie Pennington

The EEI planning and production team has received valuable feedback and has answers to your questions. The team behind the Encourage, Equip & Inspire parenting resource manual thanks everyone...

Remember!

Written by Dee Kilough

We live in trying times that can cause fear and worry for God’s people, especially women. What can the examples of women in the Bible teach us? We are living in frightening times, and while...

Lessons From Jonathan: Son of a Faithless Father

Written by Tammy Valley

Having a father who is a negative influence can be difficult. What can we learn from the example of a son who overcame his father’s bad example? A chip off the old block. The apple...

3 Things I Learned as a Camp Counselor

Written by John Columbo

Camp is an awesome experience for children and adults alike. Volunteering doesn’t just help the kids—it can also help adults draw closer to God. Camp is an educational and spiritual...

Lessons From Scuba

Written by Gabriella Kroska

Open water divers are trained to dive within their limits to minimize the risks of diving. God’s laws actually have a similar function! I recently became certified as an Open Water Scuba Diver....

How to Avoid the Traps of Pride

Written by Gregg Pennington

Pride is one of the most insidious and dangerous tools of Satan. How can we recognize it and avoid its destructive influence in our lives? What do you think about when you hear the word pride? Maybe...

Do You Have to Be a “Tough Guy” to Be a Man?

Written by Joshua Travers

Does it take a tall, muscular frame to make a man? Do you have to be able to fight to be a real man? Or can masculinity be more subtle than some imagine? When asked to name an example of a...

Culture Shock

Written by Andrew Travers

A trip to Africa led me to consider the topic of culture shock. Just as I was a foreigner in a different culture, God’s people are foreigners in this world. During my freshman year of college,...

A Noncompete Clause for Church?

Written by Debbie Pennington

What might we experience in our congregations if we chose to sign a figurative contract of noncompetition? You may be familiar with the legal concept of a noncompetition agreement. It’s a...