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Talk to Kids About God’s Presence in the Midst of Natural Disasters
How can we, as Christian parents, talk to our kids about God’s presence in the midst of natural disasters? Here are a few things to share.
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Talking About Life and Death
by Sally Matheny Have you ever struggled talking with someone about serious life and death matters? It’s difficult. Especially when you’re a teen. Jan and I were seventeen years old and looking forward to graduation when it happened. Growing a Friendship Our friendship had begun only a year and a half earlier. Jan’s family had recently moved to North Carolina from Ohio. The school year was already in process. Jan was the new kid without friends. Sixteen years old, and diagnosed with cancer. Before Jan’s first day at our school, our Junior Civinettes club leader asked a few of us to go with her to visit Jan at her house.…
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Martin & Joanna Pistorius Share Keys to Perseverance
New York Times best-selling author, Martin Pistorius and his lovely wife, Joanna are celebrating eight years of marriage. I've asked them to join me and share what they're learning on the keys to perseverance.
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The National D-Day Memorial: Clearly a Worthwhile Journey
Our trip to Virginia, in the summer of 2015, began on a sunny note, but quickly immersed under thick clouds and drizzling rain. The dreary weather lounged with us almost every day in the Shenandoah Valley. The morning of our departure, June 5, the dense fog finally rose just enough to scout over the trees. The rain ceased. Wanting to squeeze in one more activity before checking out, we raced to the chairlift located on the property. By the time we reached the summit, the weather changed. A thick, white fog veiled everything from sight. As we descended the mountain, I thought about how thick clouds caused problems on another…
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Wedding Day Security Checklist: The Bride’s Armor
A wedding day security checklist with the bride's armor in mind. Symbolic and scripture-infused devotion for brides.
