Parents, There’s a Real Magic Kingdom I’m convinced one of the leading reasons to children raised in church and Christian homes leaving the faith is that we’ve not told them the ending of this age. We’ve presented Heaven and the age to come in a way that doesn’t even appeal to them, it’s just better […]
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Parents, Jesus Fulfills the Fall Feasts It’s back to school time which means field trips to apple orchards, pumpkin patches, leaves changing color, and that fresh, crisp excitement of the season changing as we settle into fall. It’s truly beautiful how God has aligned His eternal purposes for His people with the order He put
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Parents, Even If You Feel You’ve Failed, Start Again Today One of the hallmarks we hope to achieve with Stand Firm Parents is to be transparent and realistic. And in being transparent and real, we must admit the unfortunate reality which is that most all of us parents fail at times. I have. I do. I did
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If you’re a parent, you likely have said or thought—how much easier it would be if you knew the future. Parenting would be a snap if you had a crystal ball or an accurate magic 8-ball. The thing is you do. You have a road map of this age. You have the end of the
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My Journey to the new Stand Firm Parents Podcast I’ve been on a journey for the past ten years. Though less exciting than that of Bilbo Baggins, I do feel it’s been as unexpected. Ok, maybe not dwarfs, elves, and dragons unexpected, but unexpected nevertheless. In 2012, I became greatly burdened with the warning in
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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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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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