Parents, Teach with the Small Things I have an unofficial minor in marriage and family ministry. At one point I wanted to be the next Dr. James Dobson, then I did my first marital counseling as a pastor. Quickly I decided that wasn’t where I needed to be (I’m sure that couple did as well). […]
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Have you ever heard a teenager, in irritated disbelief, argue with their parent, “You’re so mean! Why won’t you let me…? All the other kids get to?” Maybe you were that teenager. This argument comes right from the first temptation in the Garden of Eden. Fortunately, we can teach our children the story’s application –
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Join us for this five-part series on helping you and your family S.T.A.N.D. firm and shine. Guilt, worry, fear, perfectionism, or self-loathing stop me in my tracks. I complained to God or others, and I found my son doing the same? Do your children see you fret, complain, or put yourself down? Do you
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Shalom, Parents! Are you looking for a fun and exciting event to experience with your family, but completely centered on your faith? Look no further! Passover is just around the corner! Isn’t Passover Jewish? Passover is the primary biblical festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Egypt. Although celebrating Passover is a
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Purim is a fantabulous celebration for several reasons. Like Christmas and Easter, it is not one of the moedim, or Feasts of the Lord, which God Himself created and ordained as eternally holy. It is a time that humans dedicated to “give some love back” and to commemorate God’s mighty work to save His people.
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The Spring Feasts: And How Jesus Fulfilled Them With spring just around the corner, plastic eggs and chocolate bunnies are on display in stores, a seasonal reminder that Easter is on the way. Maybe you’re like me, you see it and something in your heart stirs, you want so much more for your kids than
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We Need to Have a Conversation about the War Often, I have said things to my children that I thought I’d never have to say in my life. Most of those times they were silly things like, “Don’t put that gum you just scraped off the bottom of a table in your mouth.” Unfortunately, due
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Jake McCandlessExecutive Director of Stand Firm and lead pastor of Epic Church NWA in Springdale, AR and multiple award-winning author, Jake has a B.A. in Bible and Pastoral Studies from Central Baptist College, and an Advanced Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Former regular contributor to the Baptist Press and WND News with
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