Loving Mercy: A Theological Basis for Blended Family Ministry
Good ministry to stepfamilies must also begin with good theology. Sin is messy. But it is no match for God’s unfathomable grace in Christ.
Good ministry to stepfamilies must also begin with good theology. Sin is messy. But it is no match for God’s unfathomable grace in Christ.
It’s likely your holiday season will include tense moments. Don’t fret. Holidays can be joyous and memorable even if they’re not perfect.
David Mathis helps us to marvel at God afresh with practical thoughts and focused enthusiasm, reflecting on the divine pieces of God’s rescue plan for all of humanity found in the Christmas story!
Where is Christ in the busyness of the Christmas season? David Mathis gives insight on how to draw from the awe and wonder of the original Christmas story to refocus our hearts.
The year 2020 has been a year of forced togetherness–or forced isolation–paired with additional stress. Greg Smalley gives suggestions for ways to manage stress in marriage and grow together, rather than apart.
Douglas Kaine McKelvey shares how we can practice the presence of Christ through the use of liturgical prayers, not just in church, but in our homes.
Douglas Kaine McKelvey talks about when he was introduced to the Book of Common Prayer and how it changed his thinking about structured prayer. McKelvey explains the meaning of liturgy, and gives an example.
Imagine your life as an open book on YouTube! Harold and Rachel Earls share how God moved them from doing YouTube videos as just a fun hobby to making a difference as missionaries to the world.
If you find yourself struggling to engage your teen this Christmas, here are a few ways to make memories this season.
Scaling Mount Everest is both extremely dangerous and boldly adventurous! Harold and Rachel Earls share how they climbed past the fear to fulfill a mission greater than themselves.
Known for openness about their marriage on social media, Harold and Rachel Earls have co-authored a book, called “A Higher Calling.” Hear the unique story of how God brought them together.
Are you preparied to interact with relatives over controversial topics this holiday season? Darrell Harrison coaches listeners about how to be kind and gracious with family members.
Craig Svensson talks to the Wilsons about his son’s ongoing battle with drug addiction. While Craig and his wife tried every avenue possible to find him help, Eric continued to use.
Craig Svensson talks openly about the heartache involved in watching a son choose opposite values from you as he fell deeper into the abyss of addiction.
Craig Svensson walks us through his son Eric’s painful journey with drugs and addiction. After taking several steps to stop Eric’s drug use, Craig and his wife continued to pray that Eric could be rescued from this downward spiral.
There’s a big difference between telling the truth and telling the whole truth. Bob Lepine explains why dishonest, and even partial truth, can plant seeds of distrust and put a marriage on shaky ground.
You know what a hybrid is, right? It’s when two things are combined.