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What's Hot? 05/18/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
The Ultimate Appraisal
We have been readying our house for an appraisal, but I want the Master Appraisal to give me the value of my life.
Big Rise Seen in U.S. Kids, Teens Attempting Suicide
In a troubling sign that anxiety and depression are taking hold of America's youth, new research shows a doubling since 2008 in the number of kids and teens who've bee...
How to Be Sure Your Church Won't Grow
There are five simple ways to make sure that your church will not reach its full redemptive potential. Follow one or more, and you can just about guarantee your church...
New Podcast: "Don't Play Favorites!"
If we play favorites, we deny the gospel we say we believe.
Hello from Shawnee!
We just uploaded our first Facebook Live video from Shawnee, Kansas.
Too Many Extracurricular Activities for Kids May Do More Harm Than Good
A new study suggests that parents should be mindful of how much time their children are spending in extracurricular activities, such as music lessons and sports clubs.
How to Give to the Lord
When we give to the Lord, so many things can go wrong. The world looks askance at it, even friends wonder about all the money we’re giving, and so many questions arise...
Being Our Brother’s Keeper Requires Moral Judgment
Throughout my Christian life the question that has haunted me more than any other is...
Revealing a Faith That Stands
Moms, what you do each day matters. How you live your faith, it matters. When you pray, turn to praise music, or simply power through—it matters. Our actions, reaction...
The Pope Will Star in Two New Christian Films This Month
The 266th man to hold the Papal reigns is starring in not one, but two movies coming out this May.
More U.S. Parents Smoking Pot Around Kids
Progress made in limiting kids' exposure to secondhand smoke could be undermined by the increasing popularity of smoking marijuana among parents, a new study suggests.
Homework Help That Fosters Independence Increases Kids’ Persistence
A new study finds that elementary school children whose mothers help with homework by encouraging more academic independence tend to need less help later on.
Evaluating the Fruit Test
In light of the many revelations of respected Christians who were, in truth, leading deeply entrenched shadow lives, the “fruit test” has loomed large. And what is tha...
What's Hot? 05/11/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Today's Signs the End Is Near
Jesus once outlined the signs to watch for that would indicate the end times are near. Recorded by Matthew (chapter 24), and known as the “little apocalypse,” there ar...
Where's Your Security?
This week, I realized that I've been getting my security from the wrong place...
Teens, Parents Aren't on Same Page When Talk Turns to Sex
When it comes to having "the talk," many teens admit they're not communicating with their parents or their doctors about sex, new research reveals.
