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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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...How can we develop solid, loving relationships in our family?
Build Loving Family Relationships nuturing acceptance and understanding within the family One of the major struggles that most families experience is in the area of family relationships. Everyone experiences some level of conflict among family members, and if we allow these conflicts to go unre ...How can we as a family establish a ministry mind-set?
Establish a Ministry Mind-Set developing a joyful place of ministry for family and others Reaching out to others and seeking to help those in need are important aspects of a Christian’s life and character. From Scripture, it is clear that there are areas in which God wants us to be involved in ...How can I survive homeschooling?
The Key to Homeschool Survival running the race with patience When we first heard about ATI, we were thrilled! Then we saw the brochure. That well-groomed, happy faced family sitting around a table. The children busily doing schoolwork together. Mom and Dad looking composed and in control. Tha ...How can I overcome a judgmental spirit?
Balancing Biblical Principles With Love overcoming a judgmental spirit As God worked in our family over the years, He convicted us to obey a number of Biblical principles. Our commitment to obey the Lord brought freedom to us because we loved the Lord and it allowed us to serve Him without dist ...How can I maintain an orderly home?
In the Muddle of a Mess keys for organizing the home The house was a mess. The kids had made toy creations with the babysitter the night before, and now they were strung from one end of the house to the other, awaiting my admiration. The girls’ new Christmas dolls had joined us for school and w ...How can I maintain a balanced, proper focus on my family?
Maintain a Family Focus investing time and love in your family Having a family focus begins with a decision to meet the needs within the family and to build healthy relationships between the family members. It may take time and effort to work through these issues, but giving the family this pri ...How can I gain and keep the hearts of my children?
Keep the Hearts of Your Children sharing struggles and resolving conflicts Before we can keep the hearts of our children, we must win their hearts. For a parent to have won a child’s heart is to have openness with him in which he feels secure in sharing his thoughts, ideas, and dreams, and is c ...How can I encourage my child?
Keys to Encouraging Your Children invest in your relationships We have found several ways to encourage our children. Show Unconditional Love “Receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God" (Romans 15:7). As parents, we have found that it is important to accept our chil ...How can family members help each other gain and maintain moral freedom?
Winning the War Against Lust summoning reinforcements for individual “battles” Accountability is more than going to a brother or sister in the Lord and confessing failure. Accountability is going to them in the middle of a battle, before we’ve fallen, and asking for their help. This concept hel ...Do sins from childhood need to be confessed?
Serial Shoplifting finding freedom in repentance and confession Probably because it seems unlikely, or trivial, or perhaps to ease the discomfort of finding they know a serial offender, some people laugh when I tell them that my otherwise happy childhood in the 1980s was marred by a brief crime ...Do I view children as God's gifts?
Receiving Precious Gifts learning to rejoice in God’s gift of children In 2003, our home was filled with growing children. Things were always in motion—children playing, fighting, enjoying the freshness of life, and getting into mischief. Our oldest daughter was nine while the youngest of our s ...Do I need to tell my spouse about sexual sins that I already confessed to God?
The Importance of Confession openness and brokenness in marriage The enemy will do all he can to keep us from being open with our spouse about our sexual failures. Satan will convince us that confessing them will only bring hurt and confusion, that God has already forgiven us, and that it’s a s ...Can my moral failures cause problems in my child's life?
Our Choices Affect Our Children moral purity provides protection When Satan binds a father through hidden sin, he is free to enter the lives of each family member to torment them. Struggles in a child’s life such as rebellion, lying, fears, moral failures, and other problems are often a direct ...Can I gain victory over hidden moral failure?
Freedom From Bondage deliverance from hidden moral failure Growing up, I had the typical “Leave It to Beaver” family. Mom stayed at home and made sure dinner was on the table at 5:30 when Dad walked through the door. I had one brother, one sister, and everything I could ask for—loving parents, ...Can I find freedom from the bondage of hidden sin?
A Pathway to Freedom finding freedom and restoration through Jesus Christ My childhood was unpredictable. Through the influence of alcohol, violence, and abuse, those years held little stability for me, and I became depressed and lonely. When stepfathers came into my life in steady succession, ...