Contrast between America and Iran In America, a large percentage of our children and teens who grow up in church leave the faith by or after their high school graduation. But in Iran, children are coming to Christ even though they witness the public execution of Christians. Parents, let’s learn from Iranian Church. A few […]
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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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You care and want to teach your child the Bible. You want them to know the truth but coming through is not so easy. It can be intimidating, but teaching your child the Bible isn’t hard as we make it. In college and seminary, while training for ministry, I initially thought I might be called
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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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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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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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