Donna Jones
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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10 Signs You're Raising a Kid with a Bad Attitude
Let’s face it: No parent wants to raise a child with a bad attitude, but somewhere between the ages of zero and 18 every child has one, which means every parent must deal with it.Ephesians 4:23...Monday, April 15, 2024
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10 Ways to Help Kids Keep Their Faith
The headline screams, “Millennials Leaving the Church in Droves!” It’s enough to make a parent fear for their child’s faith. Is there anything we can do to turn the tide for our child? Any wisdom...Monday, February 19, 2024
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10 Ways to Stop Cliques in Your Church
No matter what label dons the door of your church, one thing all churches can agree on is this: The church is meant to be a place where outsiders become insiders. Too often, though, otherwise...Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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How to Get Healthy Friendships, Even After They Hurt You
I’m not sure whether the gal sitting across from me intended to reveal the situation between her and her friend, but she did. Her words tumbled quickly--like icy water over slippery rocks. At...Monday, August 29, 2022
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5 Reasons We Need Female Friendships
Recently, I read a statistic that made my mouth drop open. Literally. Drop open. One-third of women are more afraid of loneliness than receiving a cancer diagnosis. Though the statistic shocked me,...Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Why Your Child Might Resent Church and What Parents Can Do about It
Pray your child will see God as He truly is. Pray for your child’s salvation. Pray for your child’s friends, youth leaders, Sunday school teachers, and all others who influence their faith.Thursday, June 3, 2021
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10 Proven Ideas to Power-Boost Your Gratitude
What if just one habit could change your life for the better?What if that one habit would also help you grow closer to God, improve your relationships, fortify your health, enable you to sleep more...Friday, June 26, 2020
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5 Types of Women That Make Bad Wives
No woman wants to be a bad wife. No man wants to marry one, either. So what types of women should men be aware of?Monday, May 25, 2020
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10 Reasons Why Your Family Complains So Much (And What You Can Do about It)
Most everyone does it. In fact, studies show the average person does it 30 times each day. Yet, no one likes it. I’m talking about complaining. But if we really...Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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Why ‘Not Giving Up Meeting Together’ Matters during COVID-19
It’s Sunday morning, but instead of getting dressed to go to church I’m getting ready to watch church, online.The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we worship, but does this mean we should...Thursday, April 2, 2020
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30 Awesome Questions Your Kids Will Love to Answer
We crave connection with our kids, and so do they! The following questions will help you to create a sense of connection and bonding with your child.Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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7 Ways to Help Your Child Have a Positive Body Image
You child's body image depends heavily on how you talk about it at home. Here are 7 ways to instill a healthy, positive self-image into his children.Wednesday, December 25, 2019
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How Do I Explain Who Jesus Is to a Non-Believer?
Type the question “Who is Jesus?” into your computer search bar, and you’ll find 622,000,000 results. That’s well over half a billion answers! Christians know there...Friday, November 15, 2019
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5 Reasons Why Every Child Needs a Confident Mom
The truth is, every child--including yours--needs a confident mom. Here are five ways lack of confidence hinders our parenting.Thursday, June 20, 2019
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What Is a Confession Prayer and How Do You Pray It?
Confession prayer will change you and your relationship with God forever. If this is true (and I believe it is), shouldn’t we know how to do it?Friday, April 26, 2019
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The Beginner's Guide to Reading the Bible
Scores of people feel overwhelmed when it comes to reading the Bible. Maybe you’re shaking your head in agreement, thinking, Yes. That’s me.Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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10 Helpful Things I Wish I Knew Before Launching a Ministry
I never intended to start a ministry. But once I did, I knew immediately I was in over my head. I spent years groping in the dark, learning mostly from trial and error. Maybe that’s why I’m always...Monday, January 28, 2019
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10 People Your Child Needs in His Life Other than You
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52). When your child leaves your home, what kind of person do you hope they’ll be? Your answer will determine—or...Friday, October 12, 2018