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Ask Yourself This Question If You Want to Be a More Effective Communicator

On My Journey of Faith: I Began with the Person of Jesus

On My Journey of Faith: I Began with the Person of Jesus

My faith journey commenced with the person of Jesus Christ. I first had to answer this question: Is the report about who Jesus claimed to be, true?

What Did Jesus Believe About the Creation Account in Genesis?

What Did Jesus Believe About the Creation Account in Genesis?

Have you ever thought about what Jesus, whom Christians believe to be God incarnate, believed about the beginning? Yes, I understand the temptation to call this a silly question.

Ask Yourself This Question If You Want to Be a More Effective Communicator

Ask Yourself This Question If You Want to Be a More Effective Communicator

When my interpersonal dynamics professor asked that question one day during my sophomore year in college, it revolutionized my thinking as a nineteen-year-old male. That question sparked in my mind a realization that there were effective ways to communicate, as well as ineffective ways.

Navigating Church Conflicts: Eight Biblical Principles for Managing Disputes Among Christ-Followers (Acts 15:1-35)

Navigating Church Conflicts: Eight Biblical Principles for Managing Disputes Among Christ-Followers (Acts 15:1-35)

When a decision in the church must be made and cannot be ignored or delayed, how can it be made when there is disagreement among members?

Does Your Life Offer These Four Positive Effects for Unbelievers Watching You?

Does Your Life Offer These Four Positive Effects for Unbelievers Watching You?

Various Scripture passages challenge Christ followers to live their lives in such a way that unbelievers in Christ would not only see them as the real deal but also honor God and His Word.

Navigating Church Conflicts: Eight Biblical Principles for Managing Disputes Among Christ-Followers (Acts 15:1-35)

Does Your Life Offer These Four Positive Effects for Unbelievers Watching You?

What Will Your Children Say At Your Funeral?

What Will Your Children Say At Your Funeral?

As our children were growing up, we often stopped at cemeteries on a long road trip to let the kids get some exercise or to deal with sibling conflict. That may sound like a morbid place to do such earthly things, but the kids enjoyed reading the epitaphs, names and dates. It made for some great conversations and teaching moments.It’s so interesting that to this day our daughter Joy has a love of cemeteries. In fact, she lives a block away from her favorite one and almost daily walks through it to talk to God and think about life ….and the reality of death.

Pastor Shares Love & Respect in Church and Prison

Pastor Shares Love & Respect in Church and Prison

Whether you are in a church small group or your marriage is affected by imprisonment, your marriage can change for the better! We appreciate how this pastor discovered that applying the Love and Respect principles toward inmates was just as impactful as applying them in church. Let’s hear from Pastor Jerry! Dr. Eggerichs,I first learned of your work watching Focus on the Family a number of years ago. I was pastoring a small church at the time. Your subject matter peaked my interest and materials were ordered to use in an evening class at the church.

Does God See Our Tears and Does He Care? [Video]

Does God See Our Tears and Does He Care? [Video]

Marital troubles move us to tears of real grief. A husband writes me as he faces the end of his marriage. "I sit here with tears streaming down my face during this extremely difficult time knowing there is nothing left for me to say or do at this point but wait and try to trust God in the midst of this nightmare.” A wife emails about her marriage falling apart. "I've been quite emotionally distraught through this crisis. Yesterday, I had to work and fought back tears from 4pm until 11pm. When I finally got to my hotel room, I fell apart. I cried and cried. I prayed and prayed that God would help me find the strength to get through this and to accept what is happening.”

Why I Like Giving

Growing up in a single parent home, we didn’t have much. But as my mother would remind us, we always had food, clothing, and a roof over our head. Her reminder helped me to always be grateful and see the glass half full and not half empty. You can always give something.

Why I Like Giving