Balancing Discipline and Grace in Christian Parenting

Research suggests that parents who embrace an authoritative parenting style (as opposed to authoritarian, overly permissive, or neglectful) styles are more likely to raise independent, self-reliant, socially intelligent kids. In fact, issues such as substance abuse, poor emotional regulation, or low self-esteem are more commonly seen in other parenting styles. Authoritative parents...

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Protecting marriage/severing soul ties

Can a person commit adultery while never having physical contact with someone? Jesus seemed to think so for in Matthew 25:27 we read, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a...

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Clean Up, Dinner’s Ready

“Clean Up, Dinner’s Ready” Nickel for every time you’ve heard that one! Does it bring back memories? It’s a rather ironic statement, isn’t it, especially living here in PEI with red soil? We come in from out in the field; the barn; the stall; the farm equipment; the garage, the...

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HAVE YOU EMPTIED THE TRASH YET?

“HAVE YOU EMPTIED THE TRASH YET?” If you’ve ever helped around the house as a kid, I’m sure you’ve heard those words before! And as you’re gathering it all up, haven’t you been tempted to think, “How much trash can there be since the last time?” What about us and...

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How to Use Your Talents to Help Others

How to Use Your Talents to Help Others

Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men” (Ephesians 4:8). God has given each person at least one talent and in most cases more than one. I know what you are thinking, “God hasn’t given me any talents, I am just...

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Why Do We Need Grace?

Why do we need grace?

Before we talk about why we need grace, it is important to understand what it is. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Webster was a Christian, and his definitions are wonderful) grace is: “Unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification.” So, let’s break this down. First of all,...

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Introducing Jesus to a Non-Believer

Introducing Jesus to a Non-Believer

As a Christian you know you have been called (commanded) by Jesus to share the message of salvation. These instructions were his very last words to us before he returned to heaven. We call these instructions the Great Commission. If you’re like me, you’ve had them memorized since you were...

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6 Creative Ways to Share the Gospel

6 Creative Ways to Share the Gospel

As Christians, we know that we are charged with sharing the good news of Jesus. We are familiar with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 right before Jesus ascended to heaven: “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go...

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