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Category Archives: Family

Addressing the Top Three Concerns about Homeschooling

By Durenda Wilson Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. —Proverbs 22:6 Most kids have a subject or two that aren’t their favorite, but the disconnect so many kids experience between their lives and their learning has become increasingly common, not […]

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6 Bible Verses on the Responsibilities of Fathers

According to the Dictionary of Bible Themes on Bible Gateway, fathers have a responsibility to love, instruct, and discipline their children in the ways of the Lord. In return they are to be honored and obeyed by their children. [Browse the Gifts for Fathers section in the Bible Gateway Store] Psalm 103:13 (NIV) As a […]

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A Game Changer for the Selfishness Problem

By Dave & Ann Wilson One Saturday several years ago, we flew to Illinois to watch one of our sons play in a college football game. As I (Dave) drove our rental car from the Chicago airport to the stadium, I glanced over at Ann, who was napping. I thought to myself, I am so […]

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Bestselling Children’s Adventure Bible Available in NASB 1995 Text

With more than 10 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible is beloved by Christian schools, churches, and families alike. The bestselling Bible for children is now available in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), 1995 Text. [Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, The Enduring Popularity of the Adventure Bible: An Interview With Sue Richards] “We’re […]

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A Blessing For a Bride

By Shauna Niequist That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. —Genesis 2:24 People refer to your wedding day as the best day of your life. I understand why entirely. I remember my wedding day so absolutely clearly. I remember putting on […]

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Escaping the Comparison Parent Trap

By Ann Wilson Have you ever thought to yourself, This world is so big and so dark and they’ll face so many challenges, so what do I know? What if I don’t get everything right that my kids need to learn? The training stage reveals our perceived deficiencies. We want to impart everything our kids […]

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Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens: An Interview with Jodie Berndt

How can parents’ prayers be their greatest asset and source of wisdom in raising teenagers in today’s world; especially when teens are confronted with such daunting issues as pornography, addiction, self-harm, anxiety, rebellion, technology use, dealing with disappointment, and more? It’s never been tougher to be a teen—or the parent of one. How can the […]

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God’s Purpose for Your Marriage

By Aaron & Jennifer Smith It is God’s Word and his Word alone that we, as faithful men and women, stand on. In fact, without the Bible, there can be no faith, salvation, maturity, wisdom, or knowledge of the Holy One, let alone a marriage after God. The Bible is and must always remain our […]

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How a Biblical View of Money Changed Our Marriage

By Aaron and Jennifer Smith A survey done by Ramsey Solutions published in February 2018 reported that money is the number one issue married couples argue about. We have definitely had our moments of arguing about money problems. However, as God transformed our hearts and minds toward money, not only did we get out of […]

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How and Why to Pray the Scriptures for Your Children: An Interview with Jodie Berndt

How can using the Bible to shape your desires and requests open the door to God’s provision to free you from worry and fear in your parenting? How can you pray the Bible for developing your children’s faith, character, safety, relationships, and their future? Bible Gateway interviewed Jodie Berndt (@jodieberndt), author of Praying the Scriptures […]

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