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It’s every dad’s dream, sitting on the dock on a warm sunny day, fishing with your son, surrounded by the wonderful sounds of nature, the rich green colors provided by the trees, the calm water reflecting the clear beauty of the sky…Only I wasn’t enjoying the dream, I was too busy wasting my life glued to my phone. I find it almost scary…
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Why these students gave up their phones for a week
This teacher found a way to teach her students a valuable life lesson.
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There’s an app for that
Bobby Gruenewald shares the amazing impact his ministry has had on the landscape of Bible and faith-based apps.
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10 issues that divide Christians
It seems like there are countless ways Christ’s people have been and can be divided, but deep down, we know we should be able to unite and let the world know what we’re really for. So how can we actually do that? In his book, 10 Issues That Divide Christians, Dr. Alex McFarland says there are 10 key issues that divide Christians in today’s…
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Stewardship of creation vs. environmentalism
Usually when we hear the words “Earth Day” or “environmentalist”, it’s possible that we could envision images of “tree huggers” or maybe a bunch of people in the streets protesting against various pieces of legislation. But lost in the rhetoric of global climate change and environmental…
5 stages of coping with snow in April
Snow in April isn’t right, I want to get that out in the open right now. It makes us a little crazy… and as I’ve noticed, everyone deals with it differently. It is really like the five stages of grief that you may have heard of as well. I adapted the “5 stages of coping with snow in April” from this list.…
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2 questions you can use when discussing social issues
As a Christian, I have a worldview that is shaped by my faith. Where I have always struggled, is in how that worldview should impact the way I interact with culture. How should my faith be expressed in areas of life such as politics, religious liberty, and more. Too often, my initial response is to simply nod and listen, without expressing…
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Seven takeaways from God’s Not Dead
I just went to see God’s Not Dead. Some of the acting was decent but other parts were honestly, only fair. That being said, there were several takeaways that I would like to share that I hope will make you consider going and supporting this film. And if you have kids in public high school or college who are struggling with the…
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20 things I wish I’d known in my late twenties
Some GREAT advice here no matter where you are in life. Definitely not just for twenty-somethings — although you may want share with them too! “20 Things I wish I’d known in my Late Twenties”. This part really spoke to me today: “18. Live loved. Wake up every morning and—before you put your feet to…
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