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  1. What are evidences of self-rejection?
    Evidences of Self-Rejection recognize your need to accept God’s design All of us have unchangeable features that make us unique individuals. When these differences are pointed out, especially in insensitive or even malicious ways, the resulting concerns may cause varying degrees of self-rejecti ...
  2. How can I make an effective appeal?
    Effectively Appeal to Authorities seven guidelines for presenting an appeal God requires every one to be under authority. Children are to be under the authority and protection of their parents (see Ephesians 6:1–2); wives are to be submissive to their husbands (see Ephesians 5:22); employees ar ...
  3. Is it worth it to stand alone in the business world?
    How a Businessman Chose to “Stand Alone” a man sacrificed financial gain because of his conviction William*, a Christian man who owned a motel, had established his business on certain convictions. Among them was his conviction not to sell or serve alcohol on his property. One day William receiv ...
  4. Should little children be taught how to stand alone?
    How a Young Girl Chose to “Stand Alone” a nine-year-old wisely rejected exposure to the occult Ashley* was invited to a friend’s home for a slumber party, along with eighteen other nine-year-old girls. She joyfully accepted the invitation and then went to the party. However, as the party began, ...
  5. Can little children stand alone for what is right?
    How a Young Boy Chose to “Stand Alone” a first-grader rejected evil and upheld righteousness A first-grade boy was in a public school classroom with twenty-eight other children. When the Halloween season arrived, the teacher and the class thought that it would be fun to color pictures of ghosts ...
  6. What brings success to a ministry for un-churched youth?
    Living Demonstrations of God’s Love learning to minister through God’s strength Do you ever look back over the years and find yourself marveling at something amazing that God has done? If so, you’ll understand where our family now stands as we look back and see a special work God has done, and ...
  7. Why did God allow me to lose my job?
    Losing a job is rarely seen as a good thing, especially since financial pressures can cause tremendous tensions in a marriage and family. When someone loses a job, he or she may have a tendency to blame people or circumstances or despise God, but God promises to provide for all our needs throug ...
  8. How can I help others discover the benefits of suffering?
    Help Others Discover the Benefits of Suffering viewing hurts from a Biblical perspective When expectations are unmet or a tragedy occurs, most of us react with frustration and anger. We want to blame someone or something for causing our pain. When we don’t understand why bad things happen, we e ...
  9. Why does God allow my stepfather to show favoritism to others?
    A thirteen-year-old girl was very bitter toward her stepfather. She believed that he showed favoritism toward others in the family. He also displayed anger toward her on many occasions, which hurt her deeply. One day she decided to run away to her birth father or, if she was unsuccessful in doi ...
  10. Why did God allow me to have a handicapped father?
    The following testimony is given by a man who attended a counseling course and shared insights he found when he asked the question, “Why does God let bad things happen?” Like most young people, I found fault with my parents and rejected God’s design for my family. One serious problem was the fa ...
  11. What role does listening play in building trust with my child?
    Reaching the Heart of Your Children tips for building friendship and trust through listening I love my children deeply, but there are times when I feel an emotional or spiritual distance from them, like they are drifting a little out of reach. Sometimes one or both of us are distracted or busy. ...
  12. What is the most important key in strengthening family relationships?
    Strengthening Family Relationships discover the keys of prayer and love All too often, God’s people lose generation after generation to the distractions and cares of this life, bringing up children who leave faith behind as they reach adulthood. We want our children to continue on in the faith. ...
  13. What can I do if my husband is not repentant over moral failure?
    Turning the Heart of Your “King” when a husband is unrepentant over moral failure Through our counseling ministry, I have spoken with countless women about their family’s journey to moral freedom. They are all at different points in the process, and some of them are frustrated because there is ...
  14. What can I do if my child struggles with a birth defect?
    Discerning God’s Purpose in Birth Defects facing the refining fire of unexpected trials Kay and I met as young people, and after two years of dating, we married. We both wanted to follow the Lord and longed for a closer walk with Him. We tried to make Christ the center of our home. Within the f ...
  15. Is there such a thing as a "perfect" family?
    The Myth of the Perfect Family overcoming the dangers of comparison Do you ever feel the pressure of comparing your family with others and realizing that you do not measure up to what you see? We all have dreams of what our ideal family life would be. Sometimes these are prompted by “model” fam ...
  16. Is the New Age movement a pathway to God?
    From Darkness Into Light deliverance from the deception of New Age thinking On January 1, 1983, Marci and I posted our New Year’s resolutions on the wall. We had set goals in several areas of our lives: business, personal growth, family, etc. At the very bottom of our list we added, “get to kno ...
  17. Is it possible to forgive an unfaithful husband?
    From Ashes to Beauty how God is transforming a marriage and family Did you know there is a gift more costly than platinum and diamonds, and yet everyone can afford to give it? In time, it will cost the giver far more if it is not given. This gift makes us rich in relationships and causes us to ...
  18. How should I work through coming clean with my wife?
    Take Responsibility for Moral Failure rebuilding a marriage damaged by hidden moral failure When you come clean with your wife by confessing moral failures, you will have a feeling of euphoria. It will seem as though hundreds of bricks have been taken off of your shoulders. You will even feel f ...
  19. How do you respond when a child faces prolonged physical challenges?
    Encountering the Unexpected: Physical Challenges facing ongoing medical needs and finding God in the midst of pain My wife and I began our marriage with excitement, looking forward to serving together through an evangelistic ministry in prisons. All options seemed wide open, and with the birth ...
  20. How can we show love to the poor like Jesus did?
    Sharing Jesus’ Love With the Poor honoring people who are extra special to God Our family was privileged to invest seven years in a Muslim country in northern Africa. As we assisted translators there and discipled those who became Christians, we were constantly humbled and saw God’s hand at wor ...
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