Sowing Resourcefulness

Americans have a reputation for resourcefulness: Pose to us a problem, and we are quick to assign people and resources to find the solution. Many classroom teachers across America encourage resourcefulness in their students by encouraging them to find for themselves answers to challenging questions. They promote problem solving skills

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Myth Busters

Although many parents believe that their adolescent children want to avoid spending time with them, a recent national poll reveals that nearly 50% of teens want to spend more time together as a family. This may surprise you, mom and dad, but the same poll shows that even though parents

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Summer Vacation Lessons in Light

It’s that time of year again when children head back to school and teachers ask students to write a paper explaining what they did on summer vacation. I’ve often thought that it would be advantageous for teachers to take this request one step further: In addition to having students write

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Free as a Butterfly

I have a precious friend that lovingly speaks truth into my life as well as the lives of countless others. God provided to her the following insight and she graciously is allowing me to share it with you. As butterflies flutter by, they often capture the attention of children. Have

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Setting Boundaries for Your Children

Sometimes a parent’s boundaries are misunderstood by their children. Sound familiar? For example, a mother lovingly places her toddler in a car seat, knowing it’s the best way to keep him safe. Yet, the toddler finds the seat restraining and struggles to set himself free. A father carefully builds a

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Q&A: Guiding Young Adult Children in Relationships

My daughter is in her second year of college and has been seeing a young man that she is crazy about. She has told us that he is a Christian, but his behavior is causing her father and me to be concerned. Please help.

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Terms of Agreement

It isn’t uncommon these days while applying for a debit card or making a simple Internet purchase to first be presented with specific terms set by those in charge — often subject to change without notice. God’s terms have existed for over 3,000 years and remain consistent to this day.

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