Single parents and blended families are becoming the norm, and moving from ‘single’ to ‘blended’ is not without its challenges. Ron Deal has been giving practical, biblical, encouraging advice to single parents for many years as founder of Smart Stepfamilies. He joins us to take on the topic of Dating and the Single Parent and…
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“I am pregnant, work full-time, and have a young son. When our son needs anything in the night my husband expects me to get up. I'm a tired mom. Help!”
This year the kids and I have been starting each morning with devotions. First, we read the day’s devotional from Jesus Calling for Kids. We are really enjoying those and talking about the challenges the author gives in how to live a life that lives with an ear attuned to Christ. Then we turn to the Bible. Last week we finished…
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Wanting to raise your kids to be God-fearing, upstanding people is a lot of work. But Erin Davis has written a series of books with the aim of helping parents lead their daughters to know and live the Bible, even from a young age. Hear her thoughts and advice in this rebroadcast of Dr. Bill Maier’s interview with Erin Davis, and read…
Divorce affects an entire family, including the children involved. On the weekend edition of Live the Promise, listen as Susie talks with author and speaker Tammy Daughtry. She’s going to help us unpack some principles for raising your children after a divorce, and how to help them thrive in a challenging situation. Tammy’s book…
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Today we hear the story behind an important ministry. Paige Clausen is a representative and adoptive family for Project 143, and she’ll talk with Jo about how we can minister to orphans around us this Christmas season. Highlight – Project 143 Project 143 Image: Flickr…
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Christmas is a busy time with parties, shopping, and wrapping. Here are some parenting tips for this Christmas.
Elisa Morgan is a noted speaker and Christian leader, having lead MOPS International for over 20 years. Yet few know her story, of growing up in a broken family and experiencing the heartbreak of a daughter’s teen pregnancy and a son’s addiction. She has learned lessons in her brokenness and shares insights from her new book THE…
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Both of these things remind me of Thanksgiving; which in turn fill my heart with warm fuzzies and thankfulness. It was in the late 80′s, so our hair was big and exteremly flammable thanks to Aqua Net. Jennifer simply leaned over to ask if someone could pass the rolls and whoosh……a Thanksgiving bonfire. The next few minutes are quite…
Do you know how to "read the room"? Dr. Linda Mintle offers five ways you can develop and hone the skills of Emotional Intelligence.
Are you pushing too much, overcorrecting, not allowing others to learn from their mistakes? Dr. Linda Mintle offers how to overcome perfectionism.
Thanksgiving is about gratitude and moments of victory and struggles. Right now, gatherings of unity in our world would be nice!
