By What Standards Will We Choose to Live

by what standards
  When it comes to the education of our children, by what standards will we choose to live? 1 John 2:15-17 reads “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the
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Hey Mama Monday: Raising Up the Next Generation

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  Hey Mama, May your children rise up and call you blessed. That’s in Proverbs 31, as you know. Sometimes you look at that and think, “Yeah, right.” It’s hard to see all the monkeys who constantly make bad decisions and whom you are always having to pull down off the walls. Popcorn. These kids
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4 Ways to Lead Our Children to Love the Lost

love the lost
  Do your children love the lost? We soon will be celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus and the rich salvation we have in Him. But what about those who will not be celebrating? Will we even think about them? More importantly, do our children think about them, or even realize not everyone knows
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3 Tips for Getting to Church on Time

church on time
  Recently, I wrote a blog post as a reminder of the importance of attending weekly worship service. No matter which day you attend, I believe it is imperative for us to come together for encouragement and fellowship. However, as a wife and mother, I am reminded every week that my lack of preparation can
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Teens, Hearts, and Missions – Part Two

george muller
  To prepare for a life-mission furthering the Great Commission, God’s Word is our one infallible teacher. When it comes to practical application, history is brimming with examples of the teaching Word and the human student in action, one of which is missionary George Muller. Almost 220 years after his birth, the German-born pastor is
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Teens, Hearts, and Missions – Part One

missions
  Whatever and wherever a believer in Christ labors, his greatest desire is to see others reconciled to God. Many teens take that pivotal step, wondering how they can prepare for such a great mission. By mission, we mean seeing life as a missionary does, whether we are one professionally or not. It means recognizing
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Doing Nice Things for Others and Being Considerate

being considerate
  Being considerate is a trait we want our son, Luke, to learn. This is because we think Luke will love others when he’s considerate, but also be personally happier as he gives to other people. It seems that when we try to aim at happiness directly, we so often miss it. But, if we
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Raising Influencers for Christ

influencers
  Why do we homeschool? What is the ultimate goal for our children? We hope they are happy, safe, healthy, and successful. But, there’s a deeper desire that drives us forward? Christian homeschoolers have an enormous opportunity to provide a spiritual foundation for their children. In fact, many Christian homeschoolers would say that the spiritual
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