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• Improv Parenting, by Jenny Runkel Can you adjust to family life on the fly? • Friendship and the Abundant Life, by Ron Rose Where can I find something more than more demands and more stuff? • The Dance of Life!, by Ron Rose Are you going through life like a zombie? • Long Fire, by Ann Voskamp Is the flame still alive for your? • The Greatest Gift of Gratitude, by Patrick D. Odum What would you have done to thank them? • Complete Joy!, by Tom Norvell What can make my joy complete? • Hopes & Dreams, by Brenda Terrell What are your greatest dreams? • The Art of Saying, 'I am Sorry', by Steve Higginbotham Simple words, so why don't we say them more genuinely? • Back-to-School Cool, by Hal Runkel, LMFT How can we best approach the beginning of school? • Expectations, by Rob Woodfin How do you think He answers them? • Dad-Dee, by Russ Lawson Where did you get those eyes? • What Do You Treasure?, by Russ Lawson An old silver dollar evokes many old memories! • Radical Love, Radical Forgiveness, by Byron Ware Does our love have to be so irrational? • When the New Babies Require Extra Care, by Janet Colbrunn How do grandparents deal with multiple multiples? • Grand Slam?, by Kelly Breece When is a hit more than a home run? • When Your Heart is Breaking, by Tom Norvell How can you mend a broken heart, especially when it's your own? • Expectations, by Tom Norvell Will your expectations measure up over the test of time? • Irreconcilable Differences, by Warren Baldwin What really is the cause? • Dead by Midnight?, by Russ Lawson Who would you try to make contact with? • Events and Emotions, by Katha Winther Have you ridden the roller coaster lately? • Does the Dog Need To Be Petted, by Mike Barres Which gets blessed more, the pup or the petter? • Navigating by GPS, by Lisa Mikitarian How are our children going to find their way? • Opposite Day, by Jenny Runkel How can I turn it around with my kids? • God's Middle Name, by Russ Lawson Do you know God's middle name? • You Know You're Getting Older When ..., by Russ Lawson Older, better, or simply honoring God? • In Search of Love, by Lisa Mikitarian How long have you been searching? • MAYDAY!, by Lisa Mikitarian Crossing Oceans to lend a helping hand? • Look Up!, by Mike Barres Do you really think you will find answers looking where you're looking now? • Don't Let Go!, by Bill Sherrill Which should we hold on to during this season? • Are We Missing Something?, by Tom Norvell Doesn't feel as if something is lacking in all the mess? • I Did It for You!, by Rubel Shelly Why would he go searching at such great risk? • Compassion at Christmas, by Teresa Bell Kindred How can I change someone's life this Christmas? • The Best Gifts, by Ron Rose Can you turn loose what you have to find the joy you don't have? • Love Beyond the Ledger, by Ron Rose Are you willing to give up your ledger sheet and really love? • Kids Say the Most Important Things!, by Ron Rose What have children said to you lately? • Give Your Kids a Sporting Chance, by Hal Runkel, LFT What's the most important thing for you as a coach of your kids? • Out of the Shadows?, by Ron Rose How do we ever get through those darkest days in the valleys of life? • Growing the Roots!, by Teresa Bell Kindred So how long will you work to see what you've worked to grow? • The Empty Nest?, by Alan Smith Where is your real nest? • A Little Washing, by Ron Rose Getting a little bored, then try a little God-adventure! • Breakfast in Bed, by Steve Higginbotham What lessons are your kids learning? • Down the Road, by Phil Ware Will we ever know the answers to the questions that trouble us? • I'm Sorry, Butt ..., by Hal Runkel, LFT When is I'm sorry not an apology? • Help! I've Become My Mother, by Marsha Jordan Do you sound familiar? • Connecting the Dots!, by Ron Rose Can you see the outline of your life taking shape? • Little Acts of Love, by Marsha Jordan Where are you going to begin in your quest to change the world? • A Far Country, by Tom Norvell How can we protect them? • Silly Love Songs, by Hal Runkel Have you had enough? • I Got God!, by Tammy Marcelain Who do you have in your journey through life? • A Lion in the Kitchen, by Byron Ware What would you do to find this beast in your kitchen? • Downer Jr. High, by Ron Rose What good can come out of this downer? • Fish Sticks, Turkey, Ducks and a Goose, by Mike Barres Had any fish sticks lately? • Bananas and Avocados, by Byron Ware How are we like fruit salad in marriage? • What It Takes to Bring Them Home, by Patrick D. Odum How far would you go to bring home a stinker? • The Real Reason, by Byron Ware Let's cut through the fluff and deal with the real issue here! • That's Not the Way that Momma Did It, by Russ Lawson Why not listen to the old story and look for something fresh and new? • The Place of Christmas, by Charlotte Barres Where does Christmas really occur? • The Best Gifts, by Teresa Bell Kindred Are you still trying to buy love at Christmas? • Wiggling All Over, by Russ Lawson What in the world are you talking about wiggling and squirming? • The Value of a Thank You!, by Mary Lindow Could you ever imagine that 80 cents could mean so much? • The Joy of Giving, by Patrick D. Odum How can this bring me more joy? • Old Warriors, by Jerry McCaghren What do you do to comfort those who lived through today so long ago? • When Your Heart Hurts, by Russ Lawson Is there anyting to really hold on to when your heart aches in the middle of life's messes? • Who's the Boss of You?, by Russ Lawson Isn't it funny how we don't want to have any bosses? • They're Always Watching You!, by Alan Smith So how in the world did they learn to do that kind of thing? • Cookie Sheet Welcome Mat?, by Joey Cope Why in the world would a cookie sheet be left on the front porch? • Hear My Prayer, by Tom Norvell How do we know that our children and our grandchildren are secure? • The Gift of Now, by Teresa Bell Kindred So what birthday are you celebrating next? • Mt. St. Kid, by Jenny Runkel How can you tame a raging child volcano? • Confessions of a Blackberry Picker, by Patrick D. Odum Have you see the evidence of his beauty in your world? • Rap or Not ... It's for the Lord, by Bill Denton Can anything good come from rap music? • Scream Free Parenting, by Hal Runkel Can you truly parent without the loud volumes and the moments of being out of control? • Lightning Storm, by Sarah Stirman When you see the lightning light up the sky, what do you remember? • The End of One Chapter, by Tammy Marcelain How would you handle this if it were your child? • What's Your Price?, by Steve Higginbotham What are you willing to trade in for this prize? • Hold to His Hand, by Russ Lawson Whose hand do you hold when things get tough? • Little Things, Done Faithfully, by Patrick D. Odum Are you willing to do all those tedious, little things of love? • Joy and Pain in the Family of God, by Patrick D. Odum Could we be so gracious in this awful situation? • 39 Years ... Plus One, by Russ Lawson What's happening in your world when you turn forty? • I Love You and I'm Sorry, by Danny Mann What will you tell your mother today? • The Ministry of Motherhood, by Rick Atchley What greater need when it is lacking and what greater blessing when present? • What the Kids Pick Up, by Rubel Shelly What are your kids hearing in the background and from you? • Arriving Home, by Joe Bagby When are we going to get there? • Parenting Twenty-somethings ... Still?, by Martha Pope Gorris Do you still have to parent after they have left home? • What Song Will They Sing?, by Russ Lawson What will they sing when you are gone? • Getting the Music Back, by Russ Lawson So how much are you singing? • What Really Matters, by Joey Cope In the midst of the preparation, I hope you have remembered what really matters! • Love on Paper, by Rubel Shelly What legacy are you leaving with the gifts you give this time of year? • Christmas Fear Factor?, by Jeff Lee Have you taken all the excitement out of Christmas? • It Isn't the Real World, by Russ Lawson Can you see the real world as clearly as a child? • Take the Hype out of the Holidays, by Richard Ellis How are you going to handle the holiday stress? • The Thanksgiving Hooke, by Danny Sims Do you remember this little boy from the first Thanksgiving? • Whose Life Is It?, by Russ Lawson Do you see yourself in the story? • Do We Hurt the Ones We Love?, by Mike Barres Is living throwing you nothing but curve balls? • The Uncle of Yes!, by Ron Rose Are you a yes person or a no person? • How Will You Be Remembered?, by Mike Barres Will those who come behind us find us faithful? • Echoes of Reality, by Elizabeth Price • Extreme Hospitality, by Jeff Lee Is your home and heart open to others? • What Will Happen ..., by Teresa Bell Kindred Will anybody intervene? Will I intervene? • Marriage Can Be a Lot of Work!, by Bill Denton Marriage is made up of a lot things, but one of them is ... • Playing the Fool?, by Jeff Lee Just how important are children to Jesus? • Tears of My Father, by Patrick D. Odum Have you heard God cry? • Steady, It Could Be God, by Rick Reynolds What's going on with this? • A Prayer for our Child, by Tom Norvell What is on your heart this graduation? • Pinch of the Willy-Goo, by Joey Cope What in the world is willy goo? • The White Rose, by Bill Sherrill Why the different color roses? • Hopeless?, by Rick Reynolds Is your marriage really hopeless? • Minimum Daily Requirement for Christian Parents, by Charles White What's the least you can do for your children? • Batter Up!, by Sarah Stirman When you hate baseball, why would you ever love it? • Standing at the Gate, by Elizabeth Price Where is home when home is gone? • Until He Comes, by Joe Bagby Can you wait until he returns? • The White Envelope, by Anonymous Can we make more of Christmas than tinsel and gifts? • Relationship Gardening, by Byron Ware How does your garden grow? • Favorite Places, by Joey Cope What is your favorite place to be? • Cure Alls, by Joey Cope I thought Bactine fixed anything! • Half a Foot, by Russ Lawson When can a horrible tragedy proved to be a time of rejoicing? • Sandpaper, by Charlotte Barres What are you going to do with those irritating people? • The Hope That is Within You, by Amy C. Baker When betrayal rocks your marriage, is there a place for hope? • The Long Good Bye, by Jane Vincenzi Saying good by is so hard and yet so sweet. • Delicate Surgery, by Joey Cope Some things need to be separated! • Who Are We Letting Behind the Wheel?, by Rubel Shelly Who is driving your agenda? • A Mother's Prayer, by Terra D. Brimberry Are you praying today for a child on the way to school? • He Never Looked Back, by Patrick D. Odum As they walk away, are they ready? • Never Too Late!, by Russell Larson It's not too late to mend that relationship in the Lord. • There are Trees and There are Trees, by Elizabeth Price What's the difference between loquats and apricots? • No Pain Like Your Child's Pain, by Tom Norvell How could God allow His Son to do it for us? • Precious Memories, Graduation, and Lisa, by Larry Davies What do you think about at graduation? • Seeing Face to Face, by Johnnie Ann Burgess Gaskill I wonder what He will look like? • Heart's Content, by Kelly Breece What can a giver hope to find in giving? • World's Worst Mother Award, by Larry Davies Do you know who the world's worst mother is? • Snow from Above, by Kelly Breece Snow on Eater, how can it be? • Not Yet What It Will Be, by Tom Norvell Are you not there yet? • Someday, by Kelly Breece What are you dreaming about these days? • Providing Memories of Home for Our Children, by Katha Winther What memories are you leaving for your children and grandchildren? • Work-Family Spillover, by Rubel Shelly Can we keep the bad stuff in our day from leaking out? • Trust Not in Thy Cell Phone or Thyself!, by Jan Price Sometimes a cell phone isn't the right answer! • Keeping Your Balance at Christmas, by Ryan Rush Can you keep your balance in all the holiday mayhem? • Lights Out, by Kelly Breece What can we learn from a toddler over-using the light switch? • Six Dollars Worth of Thanksgiving, by Melva Cooper What gift of value could 6 dollars buy? • Report Card Day, by Patrick D. Odum What's your grade going to be? • Eternal Gifts, by Kelly Breece What's eternal about about a power blue baby outfit? • Today, by Kim Martin First day of school thoughts... • A Dedicated Father, by Steve Higginbotham A great example... • A House or a Home?, by Teresa Bell Kindred Which will you make? • True Strength, by Michael Powers What does fatherhood mean? • The Importance of Communication, by Alan Smith Keep talking. • Warm, Fuzzy Baby Heads, by Paul Lee Is there anything better? • A Ride with Daddy, by Virginia M. Baty A beautiful memory. • Running to Keep Up!, by Mike Ellis Jesus has overcome the world. • Spiritually Parenting Solo in Christ, by Jim Clark How can you go it alone? • Beyond Research to Joy, by Byron Ware • The Perfect Example, by Teresa Bell Kindred Follow in His footsteps. • The Seven Blessings, Part 2, by Byron Ware Part 2 of seven blessings for marriage. • 200 Pounds of Trash, by Alan Smith It's time to examine what's most important. • The Seven Blessings - Part 1, by Byron Ware Blessings for a marriage... • Chain of Influence, Chain of Grace, by G. David Nassief As parents, we influence the attitudes & behaviors of our children. Hopefully for good! • Parenting and Prayer, by Teresa Bell Kindred We need the Father's help for the world's toughest job. • Avery & Jean: A Christmas Love Story, by Maureen Stirsman A touching story of love that lasts. • The World's Best Tie, by Paul Lee God makes the ordinary extraordinary. • Invite the Lord to Your Supper Table, by Dan Williams Don't just dig in! • On the Front Lines: Loving the "No Longer People", by Byron Ware What can we do to help the weeping ones? • From Destruction to Deliverance, by Anonymous How do you make your way back from destruction? • Prove It?, by Staci Stallings We don't have to prove we're important. • What If?, by Byron Ware How could your life be different? • A Grace-Filled Marriage, by Jim Clark Forgiveness must flow through the marriage. • Family Altar, by Muriel Larson Spice up your family devotional time. • Just Stuff, by Teresa Bell Kindred Everything else is just stuff. • When I Get Big..., by Paul Lee Let's teach our boys to be fathers. • For the Children's Sake, by Teresa Bell Kindred Must marriage be like this? • You're a Real Dish, by Ken Dillman Get out the good china... • Robert and Rosa - An Amazing Marriage, An Amazing Couple, by Byron Ware A profile of an amazing missionary couple. • Roots, Wings, and Something Else, by Teresa Bell Kindred What do our kids need most? • Maintaining Your Marriage Operating System, by David Smith Just like with a computer, a little maintenance is sometimes necessary. • Give Thanks for Your In-Laws, by Alan Smith In-laws can be the source of pain or blessings. • Love - It's a Compound We Can See!, by Byron Ware Time for a little analysis of this love thing. • The Empty Chair, by Linda Rondeau What must God feel like? • The Commitment Connection, by Byron Ware What's this commitment stuff all about? • X-Rays, by Lee Wilson Do you really believe He can? • Monkey See, Monkey Do?, by Mark Waltenbaugh Example is a powerful teaching tool, but... • All the Good Things, by Byron Ware We've got to get the right balance. • Eight-Millimeter Reflections, by Byron Ware Will you be together? • Bridging the Distance II, by Dr. Rebecca Dowden More practical advice on overcoming the barriers in your marriage. • Bridging the Distance, by Dr. Rebecca Dowden How to identify and overcome the causes of emotional distance in your marriage. • I Believe..., by Byron Ware What do you believe? • Pains of Childbirth, by Mark Waltenbaugh Is it all for nothing? • Mother's Day, by Teresa Kindred The memories of Mom linger... • Joy Stealers, by Byron Ware What steals your joy? • Debt: It's a Spiritual Issue, by Rubel Shelly How's the money? Can you handle it? • Papa's Hands, by Cynthia Johanneson His hands helped her see Jesus. • 25th Anniversary, by Tom Norvell A few words to the wise on the occasion of his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. • "Peace", by Cheryl Griffin Sometimes the journey is dark and long. • Love Doesn't Keep Score, by David Smith Resentment is an ugly and all-too-common problem. • Stalemate, by Byron Ware It's all locked up. • "So...", by Deana Nall Thank God for our spouses. • Traps, by Byron Ware Can you avoid these marriage traps? • Coping with Unexpected Crises, by Norman and Ann Bales How will you survive the tough times? • Relationships for the Breathing, by Byron Ware Everybody needs this. • Learning to Live as Family, by Rubel Shelly • A Note, Many Tears, and A Promise Kept, by Kristi Powers • Boundaries, by Byron Ware Is it time to set some boundaries in your life? • Imitating the Father, by Bret Morris Let's be like our Dad! • When Lightning Bugs Look Like Fireworks, by Michael T. Powers Can you see them? They're beautiful! • Who Moved My Rut?, by Byron Ware How do you feel about change? • Hard Hats & Hall Hockey, by Randy Wray Fill your kids' lives with love. • The Efficiency Expert, by Rubel Shelly Efficiency has its limits. • The Promise-Keeper, by Scott Owings The promises of the Lord are pure. • Run, Tami, Run, by John William Smith The victory is in finishing. • The “Tick-on-a-Dog” Syndrome, by Norman Bales What’s in it for you? • Dealing with Anger in the Family, by Norman Bales Ignore it? Fight it? • ...for the wicked boast..., by Scott Owings Raising humble, loving children is a challenge (Psalm 10). • Jesus, Lord of Family, by Mark Waltenbaugh He is Lord of all. • Marriage Reconciliation - The Group, by Byron Ware All things are possible with God. • Hosea Loves Gomer, by John William Smith • King of the Mountain, by Scott Owings • Timesheets, by Byron Ware • Made to Praise, by Scott Owings • Scary Marriages by Norman Bales They don't have to be frightening. • Marriage Reconciliation by Byron Ware A truly wonderful couple makes a wonderful example. • Inside Out by Scott Owings Raising children with integrity: Psalm 7 • Don’t Trash the “Blueprints” by Byron Ware God made his plan for a reason. • Discipline or Punishment? by Scott Owings What's the difference? • An All-time Low by Byron Ware Can marriage be saved? • The Story of Janet Elway by Rubel Shelly Spouses are crucial! • Anger and a Good Marriage by Byron Ware They don’t go together, do they? • A Parent’s Job by Bill Denton Will you capture your child’s heart? • In-Laws by Alan Smith It can't be all bad. • Slicing With a Laser by Byron Ware How do you handle anger? • Prayer Cover by Scott Owings Give them shelter. (Psalm 5) • Passion's Dark Side by Byron Ware Anger can eat you up. • Honor in the Court by Scott Owings As God is our judge. (Psalm 4) • Winter of Our Discontent by John William Smith In which he learns to look beyond himself. • Big Boys (and Girls) Do Cry by Scott Owings Cry out to the Lord. (Psalm 3) • The Other “Bank” That Needs Deposits by Byron Ware Monitor your activity at the love bank. • Words of Affirmation by Scott Owings Find your purpose in God. (Psalm 2) • Seize the Holiday by Byron Ware Make it more than turkey and football. • That They Might Know the Path of Delight by Scott Owings We can use the Psalms to strengthen our families. (Psalm 1) • Don’t Sweep it Under the Rug Just Yet by Byron Ware President Clinton’s fiasco can be a teaching tool. • Are You a Buzzard or a Bee? by Byron Ware What are you looking for? What do you produce? • Prime Time for Intimacy by Byron Ware Make the time you need! • National Resurrect Romance Week by Michael Webb A new holiday that doesn't just make the florists rich. • Ideas for High Impact Parenting by Ron Rose Get HIP with these great suggestions. • Where is Your Passion? by Byron Ware Put passion back in your life. But control it. • Enrich Yourselves by Ron Rose Great ways your church can make a commitment to families. • The Sirens Wail by Byron Ware Are we listening? Do we hear the warnings? • Ten Reasons Not to Get Married by Les and Leslie Parrott You’ve got to have better reasons than these. • Beware of Gorillas Armed with Cracker Jacks by Larry Davies Go gorilla-crazy! • Young Mother Enrichment by Ron Rose Building up an important resource. • Sulfuric Acid on the Soul by Byron Ware Complaining doesn't help anything. • When a Parent’s Heart Breaks by Lynn Anderson How can we ease the pain? • Grandparenting in the 90’s by Ron Rose Things are a little different, but you can adjust. • The Third Ring by Byron Ware Somebody throw me a life ring! • How to Handle Crisis by Ron Rose This is a toughie. • Mentors for Young Couples by Ron Rose At the heart of Biblical ministry... • Focus on the Next Generation by Ron Rose What will we give them? • Let's Work Together to Build Stronger Marriages! by Ron Rose Make the commitment to make the effort. • THE Ingredient to Lasting Love by Byron Ware This is it! • Basic Parenting Skills by Ron Rose Here’s what we work towards. • Spotted Any Icebergs? by Byron Ware Danger lurks below the surface. • Expectations by Byron Ware Knowing what you want is half the battle. |
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