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Three things you can teach your kids through election season

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“Mommy, who are YOU voting for?”   “My friend said we are in big trouble if the girl wins!” “The boy r...

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Should I attend my gay cousin’s wedding?

homosexuality faith culture following jesus

I sat on the floor crying silently, heartbroken. My cousin helped raise me. He helped plan my wedding. Now it seemed he was ready to cut ...

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Are you making the most of technology in your spiritual life?

bible culture following jesus technology

I grew up in a traditional Baptist church where a leather-bound Bible was part of going to church. As much a part of church as clip-on ti...

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What happens when you Facebook binge

relationships culture friendship jealousy social media

Our lives may be all around pretty good: loving families, deep friendships and jobs that pay the bills. But get on Facebook, and sadness ...

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Smartphone addiction is real and it’s a major distraction

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We’re all guilty of it. The alarm goes off, and we instinctively reach for the phone. Before our feet hit the floor, we’ve ch...

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Should Christians celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

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Pinches if you aren’t wearing green. Corned beef and cabbage. Three-leaf clovers. We recognize the Irish-themed decorations ever...

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3 Things No One Told You About Sex

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Most of us learned everything we know about sex from movies and TV. Guy looks at girl. Girl looks at guy. There’s a spark of passio...

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Everything You Need To Know About Psalms

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Context makes a difference in conversation, but also when we read the Bible. That's why we created Bible Need To Know, a recurri...

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Can Christians drink alcohol?

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Having a beer at the lake or grabbing happy hour drinks with some friends? Depending on your family or church background, you probably r...

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Are you a Christian Internet troll?

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Every number has a name, every name has a profile, and every post matters to God. Jesus cares about what we do on social media because w...

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My family thinks I belong to a cult

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You never anticipated your decision to go to church would be met with such controversy. At best, you were hoping your family would be ha...

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Bullet Point Parenting: Are My Kids Watching Too Much TV?

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“But, Mom, it’s rated PG-13.”“Jimmy’s dad let him see Transformers, why can’t I?”Whether the pr...

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