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Trying to Put Christ Back in Christmas?

Written by Erica Bennett

Is it possible? ’Tis the season for nonstop Christmas music at the grocery store, for colorful lights strung outside homes, for red and green sprinkled cookies, for Santas in big red suits...

A World Forever Changed: Caring for Elderly Parents

Written by Karen Meeker

An estimated 795,000 strokes occurred in the United States in 2010, often during sleep. The victims awoke to a world that had forever changed. So had the lives of their loved ones. When Margaret...

Thoughts About Thoughts

Written by Rebecca Keener

The Bible encourages us to control our thoughts and actions. But sometimes it seems our thoughts are controlled by our emotions. What can we do about that? “For the weapons of our warfare...

Power Struggles Aren’t Just a Problem for Tiger Mothers

Written by Becky Bennett

One of 2011’s most-talked-about books is a good reminder to parents to avoid unnecessary conflict over control. But the answer to dealing with this kind of battle is not complete surrender....

Appreciation for Grandparents!

Written by Nancy Diraison

Families are often spread out today, but grandparents are still very important. Lately I have felt a special joy hearing about and watching grandparents who are able to share in the arrival of...

Guns, Germs and God

Written by Joshua Travers

Some people accuse God of not being involved in world affairs. How true is that? Have you ever wondered what forces shaped human history? What is it that determined that the United States and...

Planning in Pencil

Written by Leslie M. Schwartz

Whether you are a naturally organized planner or more spontaneous, by learning a biblical approach to planning, you can successfully create space for God in your life, which leads to lasting...

Feeling Alone? Consider a Walk

Written by Cathy Castillano

Counteracting unpleasant emotions (such as feeling alone) with my walking exercise made me even more conscious of my spiritual walk to the Kingdom. Apart from keeping myself healthy through...

Teens and Technology: How to Protect Your “Cubs”

Written by Todd Carey

Today’s fast-paced, connected world can be dangerous for teens, and parents naturally desire to protect their children like a momma bear protects her cubs. According to MassWildlife.org,...