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How kids can win friends and influence people at school

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It’s possible for kids to slip through the school years, classroom to classroom, and never make a mark. It’s easy to go unnot...

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Why you should stop trying to avoid conflict

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Conflict is inevitable. People are flawed and the world is broken, so we shouldn’t be surprised when we face struggles in all areas...

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How do I know if I’m helping or enabling?

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It is heartbreaking to watch someone throw away their life by refusing to take responsibility for their choices. I know because I’v...

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How a hurting teen and a hoping-to-be mom became no ordinary family

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Quentin Shaver felt abandoned by a broken family. When he met Meg Cook, her heart already had a place where he belonged.

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Can love last?

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When I was a junior in college, I found myself homeless. The apartment I’d reserved before I left for a mission trip wasn&rsqu...

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One way you can change your family

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Our family, especially our parents, can wound us deeper than anyone else. I used to get so agitated when I spoke to my mother that after...

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Gauntlet broke my heart for students

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Every year, John James uses his vacation time to serve at Gauntlet because of what he experienced as a room leader.

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My gift of a “spiritual mom” and friend when I needed one

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 Allie Struble’s surprising connection with volunteer Cinda Fischer was the turning point for her growth i...

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Four ways to go from friendly to real friends

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I was a mess when our family of six moved from my hometown in Minnesota to South Carolina.  I struggled through most days, taking ca...

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How generous friends soothed my grief

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Marcus Monaghan couldn’t afford to fly overseas for his beloved grandmother’s funeral, but his NewSpring family stepped in.

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10 ways to show your spouse “I believe in you”

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One of my favorite musicians, Dave Barnes, has a song that explains my marriage perfectly. It’s called “My love, my enemy.&rd...

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