When you hear someone say, “I promise,” what comes to your mind? Hopefully you have a positive reaction to this phrase, from experience with individuals who kept their word. A promise is a commitment to someone about a certain action that will be carried out. God provides many examples throughout Scripture of His faithfulness in keeping His promises. Do you give much…
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“Why do I have to obey you?” This question comes up millions of times every day—from people of all ages. Children ask it of parents. Parents ask it of employers. And we all ask it of God. This lesson to obey—or not—goes back to the Garden of Eden, showing that it’s been a tough one…
Easter is an exciting time of celebration with kids! Cute outfits, family lunches, egg hunts, and baskets full of Easter candy. It’s no wonder why young children enjoy the festivities surrounding this holiday. Fun activities are a great time of enjoyment. And as Christian families, we can add even more to this special time of year by…
In our first segment called “Solving the Family Devotion Dilemma, Part 1: Younger Kids,” we looked at some age-related tips to help with your family devo time with preschoolers and elementary-aged kids. This segment cranks it up a notch by considering ways your teens can have more meaningful Bible study and prayer times on their own and with your family unit. Sharing these…
What’s all the talk about devotions, anyway? Whether you’re someone who has gone to church your whole life, or kind of new to the scene—you’ll most likely hear others mention the importance of having “quiet times” or “devotion times” each day. These terms have to do with setting aside some time [each day] to pray and…
Everyone is waiting for something. Regardless of where you are in life—at home tending to young children, or climbing the ladder of success in your career—we’re all wondering when that next something is going to come about. What is it you’re anticipating the chance to see or hear at this very moment, and the delay…
Normally, we look forward to Christmastime. Isn’t it fun to catch up with loved ones you haven’t seen in a while? We expect things to be unchanged from how they’ve always been—same childhood home, same favorite foods, same neighborhood sites, same parents. But sometimes those familiar places and people from the past aren’t the same. Sometimes they’re not there at all. And…
Kay Arnold, LPC, NCC shares practical encouragement about armoring your heart, when you can trust, and who is best to let see the inside.
Joan Bruce, LMFT discusses what is an intensive. She and Kay Arnold, LPC, NCC will be leading a series of Daring Way Intensives this spring. Click here to access our events page to find out the next one offered.