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Being an Effective Father
What if the greatest threat to your child isn't what you think it is, and the solution lies in three biblical principles most fathers overlook? A grandfather's decades of youth ministry reveal why modern parenting demands more than good intentions.
Being a Woman of Influence
What can Mary, the mother of Jesus, teach modern women about shaping lives through influence? Discover four timeless guidelines that transformed history and can transform the children and adults in your sphere today.
Being an Effective Parent
At 81, this grandfather reflects on decades of youth ministry to offer biblical parenting wisdom for today's complex challenges—from social media dangers to identity questions—that even elementary kids now face.
Suggested How-To's of Climbing Out of the Pit and Starting Over
What if healing your deepest wounds started with setting a single date on the calendar? One counselor shares why giving yourself permission to grieve—then choosing a specific day to climb out—might be the turning point you've been waiting for.
For Those Who Are Aging—Some Encouragements from God
What does it mean to age with grace when your tent is tearing and the poles are shifting? A conversation with the Tentmaker reveals where true security lies when everything feels fragile.
Four Suggested Guidelines for Recovering and Rehabbing from a Physical or Emotional Injury/Illness—For All Ages
Whether you're fifteen or seventy-five, recovering from physical trauma or mental health crises demands strategies most of us never learned—until life forced the lesson.
Gratitude to God for Bob Long, My Closet Friend for 63+ Years
When a seminary roommate chose vulnerability over surface friendship, it sparked a 63-year journey of ministry, wild boar hunts, and the kind of iron-sharpening-iron bond that changes everything—right up to a memorial service filled with as much laughter as tears.
Guidelines for a Fulfilling Marriage: Practical Steps for Repairing and Maintaining Marriage Happiness
Nine biblical principles reveal how couples can build marriages that withstand life's fiercest storms, from financial stress to health crises. Discover the habits that transform vows into lasting covenant.
Overcome Your Despair
When mild depression strikes someone who's crossed the line into suicidal thinking, waiting for it to pass isn't an option—immediate action becomes the difference between life and death.
How To Be A Friend In Ways That Will Benefit You And Others
Most people fail at work not from lack of skill, but from poor relationships—and the majority of men don't have a single close friend they could call at 2 a.m. Discover why friendships matter more than you think and how biblical wisdom can transform your connections.
You Can Do It!
When life's cold waters threaten to pull you under, sometimes all you need is someone to remind you that you're stronger than you think—and that you're not swimming alone.
The Strange Journey of Going Over the Hill
Time accelerates after fifty, leaving us caught between racing currents and stagnant pools—but there's a way to navigate both with wisdom and grace.
When Life Is But Treading Water
When crisis after crisis leaves you feeling like you're treading water in the dark with no shore in sight, where do you turn? Discover how to hold on when life demands everything just to stay afloat.
When Night Is My Enemy and Day Is My Friend
When darkness falls, pain that seemed manageable during the day suddenly roars to life. Discover why night amplifies our suffering and eight practical ways to survive until morning brings relief.
How To Understand The Bible
What if the place you expect to find belonging is actually where you feel most alone? Discover why true Christian fellowship remains rare in our churches and what you can do to change that starting today.
The Value of Friendships
True friendship means protecting each other and caring for one another's families—even when it costs us something. What would it look like to cultivate friendships like David and Jonathan's today?
What The Bible Teaches Us About Healing
Why do some prayers for healing go unanswered while others are miraculously granted? Dr. Jim Stout confronts the controversial questions that divide Christians and explores what Scripture actually teaches about divine healing.
The Life-Changing Power of Christian Fellowship, Friendship, and Support
Most Christians have acquaintances at church, but few have friends who truly know them. What if the difference between socializing and real fellowship could transform your spiritual life?
What Is Heaven Like?
What awaits us after our last breath? For many believers, fear clouds what should be our greatest hope—but the biblical picture of heaven is far richer than clouds and harps.
Overcoming Shattered Expectations and Other Losses
When life shatters your plans, you face a choice: stay stuck in what was lost, or find the courage to create something new. This is the story of learning to adapt when everything changes.