When we think about the weapons that God has given us for the spiritual battle we are in, we are often drawn to Paul’s list of spiritual armor in Ephesians 6:10-18. We think of declaring the Word of God as the sword of the Spirit. We think of the power ...
Read More »Tips for Improving Your Mental Health for 2015
When we think of New Year’s resolutions, usually it is to improve our physical health, however, maintaining good mental and emotional habits are just as important. If you have had a challenging year, it is time to reevaluate why and what you can do differently. Being mentally healthy means ...
Read More »Saving Lives Is Jesus’ Forte
Superbowl commercials have gained a large audience over the years and 2010 was no exception. People – lots of people – were watching. The difference this particular year was that Focus On The Family had scheduled a rare “pro-family” commercial to be aired. As news got out, the commercial was ...
Read More »Persistence Through Resistance
Louder and louder the cries and screams of my two-year old’s rebellion came. This time the noon showdown was over a cracker, a tortilla chip, and my firm persistence. “Son, eat your cracker first, then you may have a tortilla chip.” A glare that could knock any mamma dead and ...
Read More »Resolutions for the New Year: Facts and Fiction
Are you excited about the New Year that awaits us just around the corner? Are you thinking up new things to do, or see, or simply experience? Or are you considering the steps you can take to make life a bit easier, like slowing down your pace, or cutting back ...
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