Clinging to God Through the Pain of Depression

Many Christians who struggle with depression often feel isolated and ashamed. Admitting to feelings of despair within a community of faith often leads to judgmental attitudes or well-meaning Christians who suggest that depressed people “choose joy” or “pray more.” But what are believers with depression to do when God doesn’t ease their suffering? Author Sarah … Continue reading Clinging to God Through the Pain of Depression →

How to Raise Strong Believers

If God is good, why does He allow evil to exist? Have your children ever asked you that question? Have you ever asked your children that question? How do you think they’d answer? How about these questions? Where did the universe come from? Do science and religion contradict each other? Do all religions worship the … Continue reading How to Raise Strong Believers →

The Truth Behind Mommy Platitudes

When author Becky Baudouin’s girls were little, strangers would comment about how cute they were. Then they’d share a mommy platitude. Something like, “Enjoy every minute! It goes by fast!” Becky knew what they meant, but she also thought to herself, “What about moments that are terrible and the only good thing about them is … Continue reading The Truth Behind Mommy Platitudes →

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Published: Tips for Taking Your Child to Their First Concert

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Family-Friendly Shows to Watch With Your Children

In today’s vast digital landscape, finding content that is both enjoyable and suitable for the entire family is a challenge. Thankfully, numerous TV shows cater to family audiences, intertwining education with entertainment. These series create an opportunity for parents and children to bond, fostering discussions and shared experiences. Family-friendly programming dates back decades, evolving with … Continue reading Family-Friendly Shows to Watch With Your Children →

How to Talk Politics With Your Children

Children are exposed to political news, discussions, and debates in today’s interconnected world more than ever before. From dinner table conversations to social media, politics is an unavoidable topic. As such, guiding our children to navigate the intricate landscape of political discourse is essential. Engaging them in informed, respectful dialogue fosters critical thinking and citizenship … Continue reading How to Talk Politics With Your Children →

Faith of an Atheist

It was Shakespeare who said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” What he meant was that the nature of a thing doesn’t change just because you rename it. Take the word “faith,” for example. Faith is often associated with religion, but everybody has the capacity for faith. Even atheists. That’s right, … Continue reading Faith of an Atheist →

Having a Kingdom Mindset in Our Walk with God

For over 45 years, Dr. Tony Evans has served as senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, which has grown from ten people to over 10,000. He’s also a former NFL chaplain who has spoken to several Super Bowl teams on the eve of the big game. One characteristic each of those … Continue reading Having a Kingdom Mindset in Our Walk with God →