http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb en-us http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb ActiveKB NX webmaster@iblp.org Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:44:31 CST 20 http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/2/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/2/ Courtship: A Father’s Role guiding children through the journey of finding a life partner God has given my wife and I four lovely daughters. When the time was right, they each learned about ... Information Services Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:06:42 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/5/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/5/ 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 ... Information Services Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:17:35 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/6/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/6/ 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 ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:16:20 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/22/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/22/ 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 ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:16:55 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/24/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/24/ Accepting God’s Assignments finding success through surrender Not long after reaching high-school age, I began to dread the questions my relatives, friends, and acquaintances frequently aske ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:15:54 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/25/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/25/ 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 ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:11:51 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/31/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/31/ 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 Da ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:09:32 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/32/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/32/ 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 t ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:11:15 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/33/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/33/ 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 fro ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:30:20 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/34/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/34/ 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 servin ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:21:56 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/35/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/35/ Resting in the Master’s Hands learning to thrive in God’s will When I was younger, I dreamed of doing something important with my life. When ATI newsletters arrived in the mail, I pored over ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:53:43 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/36/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/36/ 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 wi ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:23:58 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/37/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/37/ 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 o ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:24:36 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/38/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/38/ Lists, Lessons, and Lasting Love a wife shares her journey of rebuilding a marriage Do you have a list? Not one of those “honey-do” lists of what we would like to have done around the house, ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:08:59 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/39/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/39/ 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 stabi ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:09:04 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/40/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/40/ 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 translat ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:20:28 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/41/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/41/ 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 ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:27:35 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/42/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/42/ 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 ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:43:13 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/47/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/47/ 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 si ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:25:46 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/48/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/48/ 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 ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:24:45 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/50/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/50/ Marriage Restoration: No Wasted Pain learning to live in the grip of the Father’s love In August of 2006, I came to the point of desperation in my marriage. I felt no hope for experiencing t ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:59:25 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/51/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/51/ Finding God’s Best in Love the blessings of seeking God’s will in marriage As a young man, I was committed to finding God’s best in marriage. I had learned about the principles of courtship ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:37:39 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/64/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/64/ The following testimony was given by a man who attended a counseling course and shared insights he found when he asked the question, “Why did God let a bad thing happen?” I came to know the Lor ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:31:44 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/66/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/66/ 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, ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:38:53 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/67/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/67/ 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 hu ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:54:18 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/78/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/78/ From Friendship to Marriage God’s love displayed in the growth of a relationship The following story is the account of how my wife, Sarah, and I grew to know and love each other. Even more, ... Ruth Gulbranson Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:51:59 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/81/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/81/ 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 convic ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:27:28 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/82/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/82/ 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 Hal ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:26:31 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/83/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/83/ 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 ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:26:59 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/153/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/153/ Making Family Devotions a Reality a father takes the responsibility to lead For years I wanted to consistently lead my family in times in God’s Word, teaching my children Biblical truths and ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:12:10 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/179/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/179/ The Adventure of Honoring a Father receiving the blessing of honoring parents For thirty one years, Las Vegas was my home. That’s where I met my wife and where our children were born. We wer ... Ruth Gulbranson Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:57:46 CST