Do Children Run Your Home?

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When children rule, a home becomes chaotic. Boundaries give freedom to mature within the parameters of God’s moral laws and parental efficiency rules. Children need freedom to be kids, to learn and explore, to have fun. But they also need rules to guide them into productivity and maturity. God gave Adam and Eve only one rule, and then His children … Read More

Shame: How to Rid the Dirt!

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Shame is very real. It is a deep sense that you are unacceptable because of something you did, something done to you, or something associated with you. In this article by Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, you’ll discover the imacts, causes, and effects of shame. Plus, learn steps to freedom! Donna’s article appeared first here on her website and is used … Read More

Laugh: It’s Good for Your Soul

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Laugh your head off! It’s good for your soul! Have you seen a hilarious YouTube video and laughed so hard you cried? The other day my teenage son sprawled on the couch in the loft and was laughing so hard that I had to find out why. John was watching the television show “Impractical Jokers” and saw Joe pull a … Read More

Feel Worthless? Reject the Lies You Believe!

Dr. Lucy Ann MollFor Those Giving Help, For Those Seeking HopeLeave a Comment

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Have you believed the lie “I’m worthless”? Many people have! They feel like pond scum!  In this article, you’ll discover: Why you feel worthless How to overcome the worthless trap Am I Worthless? People who feel inferior often wonder if there’s something terribly wrong with them—and with God. Did you know that what you believe about God affects what you … Read More

Helping Single Parents When Life’s Hard

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Single parents face struggles and joys. In this article that appeared first here, Donna Hart, PhD provides encouragement to single parents facing the empty nest years. Her Number One recommendation: prayer. Donna’s article is used with permission. A leader of a ministry to single parents since 2003, I have experienced joy. . .to love, serve, and make them a part of … Read More

Generosity: An Amazing, Healing Power

Dr. Lucy Ann MollFor Those Giving Help, For Those Seeking HopeLeave a Comment

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Generosity. . .is an amazing, healing power. When you are generous — or someone shares with you — don’t up feel uplifted? Energized? Joyful? This article by counselor Lucy Ann Moll, which appeared first here on her website, shares an uplifting story of generosity. Has a friend generously listened to you lately? Or given you a helping hand? Have you reached out … Read More

Helping People Who Resist Counsel (part 2)

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How do you help people who resist biblical counsel, even though they need it? In part 2 of a two-part series, biblical counselor and a former BCC staffer Jeff Forrey tackles this problem. Jeff’s article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission.  Misunderstands Spiritual Growth Some hurting people might resist biblical counsel because they have … Read More