How do parents today serve God through parenting? In and out of the church, you can face parenting pressures, so how do Christians parents turn it around and serve God through parenting rather than conforming to the world? Here’s part two of a two-part series by guest blogger Sarah Walton. Read part one here. Sarah is a stay at home mom with four kids … Read More
Merry Christmas from a Snow Globe!
Hi Friends, We stepped inside a snow globe and donned hats, just in time to exclaim: “Have yourself a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year of New Beginnings! May Jesus bless you with peace and contentment in Him. “Behold, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:5, ESV Christmas Blessings to You and Yours, Tim, Kristen, Don, … Read More
Longing for Home This Christmas?
For some of us, Christmas at home is not a place of peace and comfort, but there is great hope. Guest blogger Christina Fox gives encouragement tp find your true home in Jesus Christ when you or a friend longs for home this Christmas. This article first appeared here at Revive Your Heart and is used with permission. –Ed. Walk through … Read More
Thank You for Your Faithfulness!
As 2015 comes to a close, we want thank your for your faithfulness and share hope-filled highlights of the work made possible by friends like you. As a result of your faithful support and prayers, we’ve seen: Marriages restored. Families transformed. Lives renewed. [dt_button size=”medium” animation=”none” icon=”” icon_align=”left” color=”” link=”https://www.egsnetwork.com/gift2/?giftid=1F9F6773-11CC-49BC-BD54-3B535D1BD6DF” target_blank=”true”]CLICK TO DONATE ONLINE[/dt_button] Three of our many highlights of 2015: We opened a new … Read More
Productivity: Do’s and Don’ts!
Productivity. Our culture elevates it! What does the Bible say about work and productivity? When is is wrong? Today’s guest blogger is Kevin Halloran, who serves with Leadership Resources International, training pastors to preach God’s Word with God’s heart. This article — “How to Be Productive According to the Bible” — appeared first at Unlocking the Bible and is used with … Read More
Lord, Help Me Rest
Rest. Would you love to rest like Jesus? In this post, today’s guest blogger shares practical insights to enjoy the guilt-free rest you need. (“Rest” by Eliza Jane Huie originally appeared on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission.) If sleep were a spiritual gift, then my husband has it. Not only does he have the amazing … Read More
When Your Home Becomes an Idol!
Writing on her idol, today’s guest author is Jeanna Harrison, a student pastor’s wife and mom to three little girls, Jeanne blogs about finding contentment in the lot God has given us—be it beautiful, painful, or at times downright disgusting! Back when I was learning how to drive, my dad used to say, “You drive the car. Don’t let the … Read More
Are You a Gossip Spy?
Are you a gossip spy? Do you know one? This post by Donna Hart, PhD, appeared first on her blog and is reprinted here with permission. A gossip spy is a person who loves to get the information on someone and then informs others for personal advantage. When you first get to know a gossip spy they can seem to … Read More
A Warning to Parents from a Former Porn Addict
…and a pastor’s daughter! Formerly a porn addict, best-selling author Anne Marie Miller — and a pastor’s kid and ministry leader — candidly shares 3 things parents must know about porn. This post appeared first at her blog and is used here with her permission. Here’s the second of two parts. Read the first part here. –Ed. Your Child Is … Read More