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Take a Moment Monday: Imperfect Progress

By: Elaine Fraser

There is a beautiful thing called Imperfect Progress. It comes when we take slow steps of progress wrapped in grace. – Lysa TerKeurst Read more

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What Your Kids Need When They Don’t Do What They’re Asked

By: Dr Justin Coulson | Happy Families

Dear Dr Justin,

My children don’t do anything they’re told. I’ve tried everything. I withdraw privileges and use time out and even smacking them won’t work with them. I’m tired of yelling. Nothing works no matter what I do to them. I’m seriously over it. I have a girl whose 3, a boy whose 8, and a girl who is 11. Read more

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Sci Fi Flick ‘Ready Player One’ is Uncomfortably Close to the Truth

By: Laura Bennett

Humans escaping the real world in favour of a digital alternative: sound familiar? Read more

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When Belief and Actions Collide

By: Jennie Scott

The words that stopped me cold weren’t shouted or even spoken angrily. They were gentle, coming through the speakers of my laptop. One sentence, spoken sweetly, as part of a longer podcast episode. One sentence that gave me chills: Read more

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Slavery Couldn’t Silence Christian Music

By: Anne Rinaudo

The black American experience of slavery is a key factor in the development of popular music. African slaves in America’s southern states were subject to incalculable injustice and oppression. However, that shameful period in history was the source of many music genres. Read more

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Having Fun in Your Marriage

By: Focus On The Family

Have you ever felt like you were in the “daily grind” of marriage?

It’s time to change that perspective, as we explore how to bring fun and laughter back into your relationship, and even enjoy your spouse when they drive you crazy! Read more

10 Ideas for Your Leftover Easter Chocolate

By Kim Wilkinson

Yes, at this time of year, there is such a thing as ‘leftover chocolate’.

After the Easter celebrations die down and you simply can’t eat another egg, here are some ways to reduce all that chocolate from your precious cupboard space. Read more

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How to Give Your Teens Advice They’ll Listen To

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Giving advice to teens can seem like an important role for parents. But if you want them to listen to you, you’ll need to find a clever way to share your thoughts that keeps them tuned in. Read more

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Why I Thank God For My Painful Mid-Life Crisis

By: Akos Balogh

It happened at the strangest times.

Whether arriving home from coaching my son’s soccer team, or finishing a long-distance bike-ride with friends. Without any warning, I felt it: Read more