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For most of my life I ignored the Lenten season … until I realized how little time I spent preparing my heart for Easter.

The Rebirth of Lent
Lent excites me because of its intense Christ-focus and, even more, its focus on the cross.


Keeping Christ the Center of Christmas
Ten ideas that can help connect hearts and homes to Him.

10 Great Ideas for a Meaningful Thanksgiving
With a little investment of time, these ideas can help give your children an “ultimate gift.”

Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A reminder of our need to love others, including our enemies.

7 Ideas for Making Your Holidays ‘Holy Days’
Here are seven ideas for traditions you can begin to draw your family closer to God.

A Christmas Love Song
They thought Connor Deal couldn’t handle a solo in the church Christmas production. They were wrong.

Our Most Meaningful Christmas Gift
In our first Christmas together, we gave the most valued gift we possessed.

My Cure for Easter Apathy
Remembering what God has done in my life helped me to recapture my awe of the meaning of Easter.

Reaching Out Through a Dozen Plastic Eggs
Resurrection Eggs helped families in our inner-city ministry really understand what Jesus had done.
The Wonderful Names of Christ
Focusing on the names of Christ during the Christmas season can provide many opportunities for you and your children to learn more about Him.
Nothing Is Impossible with God
The Christmas season reminds us that the God who made it possible for a virgin to conceive can heal any marriage and any family problem.