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How can I effectively write to my leaders?
Writing to Your Leaders tips for writing to leaders and officials Staying in touch with your authorities is important in each sphere of life, including the home, church, school, workplace, and community. When you make a formal appeal or address a public official, consider the following tips as ...How can I maximize my home’s potential to be a hospitality center?
Home: A Hospitality Center welcoming family, friends, and neighbors In Scripture, we are challenged to be “given to hospitality” (Romans 12:13). This focus begins with an attitude of welcome and generosity in the heart, which affects how we interact with people in every setting, including when ...How can I maximize my home’s potential to be a worship center?
Home: A Worship Center caring for the spiritual needs of your family We often think of the home as a place in which basic needs are met, especially the physical needs of food, rest, and shelter. Your home can also be a place where your family’s foundational spiritual needs are met through devot ...What should we do for family devotions?
Ideas for Family Devotions tailor devotional routines to meet your family’s needs Many parents wonder what they should do during family devotional times. There are no simple answers, since endless options allow each family to customize their time together. Consider the ages of your children, ho ...Do I really need to be saved?
Questions About Salvation learn the truth about salvation and your need for it There are many misconceptions about man’s need for God and God’s provision of salvation. It is vital to understand the truth about these issues, because the most important decision a person will ever make is the deci ...How can I receive salvation?
God’s Gift of Salvation sin and judgment meet grace and mercy Have you ever taken something that did not belong to you, told a lie, or envied someone’s possessions? What about hating another person or harboring a lustful heart? When we are honest, each of us will admit to doing wrong things. Ou ...What is a courageous conversation?
Courageous Conversations resolve conflicts through clear communication Husbands, wives, parents, children, friends, neighbors, employers—relationships fill our lives. They require the investments of time and care, especially when conflicts arise. A courageous conversation is an effective tool t ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 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 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 ...What are five basic life roles?
Understanding Five Life Roles become a successful person, provider, proclaimer, partner, parent There are five basic roles in life that each person can fulfill or help others fulfill. These life roles include being a mature person, a skilled provider, an effective proclaimer of truth, a loving ...How can I write a powerful testimony?
How to Write a Four-Part Testimony communicating how God has worked in your life No one else has had the unique set of experiences that God has given to you. However, many people have had similar experiences and will identify with your problems, because “there hath no temptation taken you but s ...What can make my testimony more effective?
Tips for Writing a Four-Part Testimony guidelines to keep in mind as you share with others Here are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind when writing your own four-part testimony. 1. Have the right motive. The motive of your life testimony should be to glorify God, not yourself or your experi ...