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Retelling the Gospel as a Fairy Tale: C. S. Lewis
It is somewhat taken for granted today that Christians may write gripping, challenging, even best selling fiction, including entries in the once scorned genres of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales. more »
by: Bruce Edwards - Nov 1, 2005 - topic(s): Faith, Apologetics
Debt: Family Enemy #1
Studies now have confirmed what I’ve observed while counseling married couples over the years: money is a leading factor in family conflict. more »
by: Tom Atwood - Nov 1, 2005 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Family, Living, Finances, Marriage
Beyond Our Differences
Our adoption story began with the heart cry of our only son. “Dear Lord, please give me a baby brother and give homes to all the children of the world that need a forever family.” As he prayed day after day, his precious words began to stir our hearts. more »
by: Jennifer Williams - Nov 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Parenting, Adoption, Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
The Paradox of Parenting: Who’s Really in Charge Here?
Who’s really in charge here?
At the start, it looks like we are. We put babies down, and they are still there when we get back. What we say goes. more »
by: James R. Lucas - Nov 1, 2005 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Bible, Family, Children, Parenting
Increasing Your Child’s Educational Potential
While many parents believe a child’s first day of school is the first day of his or her education, they couldn’t be more wrong! All parents are teachers, whether they realize it or not, and they are responsible for preparing their children for those vital years in school. more »
by: Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education, Parenting
Following HIS Way to Recovery
“Everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.”
Luke 6:40
Many who are actively involved in the treatment of those entangled in the web of drug addiction have long struggled with the tragedy of relapse. more »
by: Ted Stone - Sep 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Kathy Bassett Is Mad
Kathy Bassett is mad—furious, in fact—and she wants everyone to know why. Her family has been devastated by casino gambling.
Her son Jason, a casino employee, was convicted of embezzlement. more »
by: Karen Cole - Sep 1, 2005 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Living, Finances, Life, Suicide
Couple Helps Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes Provide Family and Moral Constant
She is the picture of “Sweet Sixteen”—a high school cheerleader with shoulder-length red hair and a beautiful smile. But sweet experiences were not plentiful in her childhood. more »
by: Kim Burke - Sep 1, 2005 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Parenting, Adoption
Truett Cathy: Mor Than Just Chikin
You’ve probably eaten his chicken sandwiches, but you may never have heard of him. While Truett Cathy is the man behind the success of Chick-fil-A, his heartfelt concern isn’t fast food, but the dismal future many at-risk youngsters are facing. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Sep 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Living, Finances, Parenting, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
The Intelligent Design Movement: Rocking Scientific Naturalism
For too many years, the prevailing orthodoxy in the scientific academy has faced no meaningful challenges at the epistemological level. This prevailing orthodoxy, which I will call a naturalist evolutionary theory of origins, believes in a chance-driven, naturalistic universe and believes time plus chance plus matter produces life as we know it in all its mind-boggling complexity in this universe. more »
by: Richard Land - Sep 1, 2005 - topic(s): Science, Creation/Evolution