It is well documented that kids who attend summer camp tend to be more confident, self-assured and have a higher self-esteem. This is because camp is a safe place to take risks....
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God’s very definition of intimacy transcends the physical act and emphasizes emotional knowing and an exchange of respect. Respect of others, and even of ourselves, requires self-control. This is one, though not the only, reason that our lives must be characterized by self-control....
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I could come up with dozens of justifications for saying yes—I’m not making a long-term commitment, it’s just important for me to help get the ministry started. I could have a significant impact on so many women!...
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You cannot build on a foundation of conflict; you can only build on a foundation of peace. God wants your marriage to flourish, but that will begin only when you each surrender your desire to lash out, argue, and fight....
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You don’t have to perform anymore. You can come out, come out, wherever you are. Just as you are. Grace is yours. You are forgiven. You are seen, known, and deeply loved by the Creator of the universe. You are free....
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The phone is our GPS, camera, calendar, social media connection, news source, list maker, and so much more. Technology has certainly given us the opportunity to be more productive. But truthfully, have you found your phone to be more of a distraction than a help?...
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One of the staples of a husband and wife investing in the marriage is the simple and consistent practice of a date night. I can’t point to a chapter and verse in the Bible that mandates it, but it is hard to imagine that a marriage in our busy world...
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Many parents these days aren’t quite sure how to celebrate this time of year. Do they get a Christmas tree or not? Do they do gifts? So many good questions, but I think that there is a great answer for these....
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Bringing the Nativity story to life was so much fun. And that’s the idea behind my latest movie, The Star. I want to bring the Nativity to life in a fresh, fun, and faithful way....
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I’ve realized that who I am has nothing to do with wins or losses, praise or rejection. It has to do with whose I am—whom I belong to....
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