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Jesus Fills Our True Need
(Mark 2:1-12)
The story pivots us from the introductory days of Jesus' ministry to the controversial ones. We know Jesus wasn't popular with all people at all times—he was, after all, crucified. And most of us know that Jesus became disliked by the religious leaders of his day. So, his popularity must have become mixed with opposition at some point. (10 Minutes/3000 Words)
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How to Teach Your Kids God's Word
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The Holdridge Family Minivan is one of my favorite places on earth. As the odometer whirls, so do the conversations. Together, we traverse. Short trips. Long trips. Happy ones. Grumpy ones. And as we go, so do our words. Time to check-in. Time to laugh. Sometimes, time to teach.
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Does My Parenting Style Emphasize Grace?
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Christians believe in God’s grace, demonstrated and accessed through the gospel. As a result, we long to communicate grace motivations rather than law motivations. We know this to be true: God has extended grace to us. (3 Minutes/600 Words)
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How to Teach Your Kids God's Word
(Deuteronomy 6:7)
The Holdridge Family Minivan is one of my favorite places on earth. As the odometer whirls, so do the conversations. Together, we traverse. Short trips. Long trips. Happy ones. Grumpy ones. And as we go, so do our words. Time to check-in. Time to laugh. Sometimes, time to teach. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
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The Silly Bird
(Proverbs 27:8)
Silly bird. Don't stray from your nest. Departing from your place of safety -- your responsibilities -- it only leads to pain. You looked to the horizon and thought flight was the answer. But you've got all you need right there. At home. In your nest. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreOne might read Paul’s words to Christian children in Ephesians 6:1-3, particularly his exhortation to obey their parents, and wonder if the Christian home is a cold and harsh place for kids. Nothing could be further from the truth, for as the mind of Christ fills His church, fathers and mothers grow to become more like Jesus. (3 Minutes, 600 Words)
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God Is Home Base
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God does not tire. Too often we think of God like we think of ourselves. We drain. We fatigue. But God is not as man. His energy is infinite, unwavering, and unlimited.
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