3 Reasons Children Need Core Biblical Truths (Not Just Cute Bible Stories)

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A quick glance around the world and it’s obvious that Truth and absolutes are frowned upon. True tolerance, and love are being replaced with false ideas of acceptance and “truth” seems as ever-changing as the tide. The pendulum is changing directions in America. The world our children are growing into is going to look vastly […]

Our Transition to Full-Tim Rv Living

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Our family has embarked on a journey several years in the making. We are working toward full-time RV living. In 2013, seven or eight months into our 11-month camper living experience I had a moment of frustration and told my husband I’d rather live in the camper then continue with the ridiculous mortgage process. You see, […]

One Change That Can Stop Power Struggles

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Getting kids to do what they’re told (and in a timely manner) can be one of the biggest headaches in parenting. You know the routine: Ask little Johnny to do something, he ignores you, messes around or throws a fit. You get mad, get loud, threaten, demand and finally there’s compliance. Last night we visited friends who […]

10 Way to Yell Less At Your Kids

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At first, speaking loudly to our son got his attention and stopped unwanted behavior. Then, we had to get louder….and louder. Finally, yelling seemed to be the only thing that worked. I hate yelling. I don’t want to be “that mom.” I don’t want to have a home of strive and yelling. My girlfriend, struggling […]

The Benefits of Courting

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 Thanks for joining us for the second half of our Introduction to Courting. We’ve talked about some aspects of courting and today we’re going to explore some benefits. It’s hard to think of courtship as relevant and realistic in America today yet there are many benefits to courting. Today Dakota from The Christian Guy’s Life […]

6 Ways to Deal With Negative Thoughts

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Do you ever get down-in-the-mouth, you no negative? I know I do. I stop walking the sunny side of the street and allow that little rain cloud of negativity to ruin my parade. Sometimes negative thoughts creep in and hangs around for awhile until we recognize it. So when it does, how do we combat negative thoughts? […]

Are You Spiritually Asleep?

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In the early morning hours when the sun is just beginning to peek over the distant hills and the birds are beginning a morning chorus of worship, from the shadows of our woods come graceful doe. They appear out of nowhere as the sun starts to glisten off the dewy grass. One of our favorite things […]

6 Ways to Keep Christ The Center of Your Summer

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Summer, a time of relaxation and vacation. Taking a break from structured activities and school is good. Many parents are thrilled to have a break from it all but we shouldn’t lump God into the summer break category. It may sound silly but we need to be sure we’re taking Christ on vacation with us. He […]

Who Did Jesus Minister To?

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Welcome to the final post in our series, 4 Spiritual Keys to A Thriving Life.  In the Gospels, we read how Jesus traveled and ministered along the way. He often spoke to crowds but when I read the accounts of His ministry I see such a personal connection to individuals. Jesus stopped for The One […]