Video Gamers Anonymous - Unplugged from the Matrix: Not until he was a young adult did the author realize he had become a gaming addict, finding his identity in electronic heroes rather than in Christ. How much video game time is YOUR child racking up, and how is it shaping his/her worldview? More...

Could This Be Your Child? What to do if your kid turns out to be the bully.More...

"Burying the Alleluia": A look into the reasons we discontinue singing or saying the Alleluia during Lent. More... 

The Other Woman: How to live in harmony with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law. More...

Making Allowances: Everything you need to know about raising financially savvy kids in a material world, from Christian Parenting Today. More...

Martial Arts - A Family Affair: Karate and other martial arts can bring great benefits to Christian families if they do their research and learn how to avoid the pitfalls. More...

When Marriage Feels Like War! Christian singer/songwriter Stephen Curtis Chapman explains that the greatest joys in marriage don't come without a fight.  More...

The Different Needs of Men and Women: As singles prepare for a loving, Christ-centered relationship, it's important that they think through the different roles each will play, as well as the differences God has built into each gender. More...

OUR CHURCH? ADOPT A SCHOOL? Even small churches can impact youth via school adoption, says James Dotson. More...

SHAPING YOUR TEEN'S CONVICTIONS ABOUT APPEARANCE: The ultimate goal related to appearance is to help your preadolescent or early teen understand that how he presents himself is a spiritual matter. The way he/she grooms and dresses his/her  body says much about held values. Is your teen seeking to bring attention to him/herself or to Jesus Christ? The process of shaping convictions needs to begin early. Here’s a checklist of what we talked about with our sons and daughters: More...

FIVE MINUTES WITH THE BIBLE: Your child’s schedule probably already includes bath time, nap time and bedtime. But there’s always room for five minutes of Bible time.  More: 

Recent Past Articles:

LUTHER FILM PRAISED: The new film based on Luther's life tells the story well. More...

What American Christians Believe: George Barna has done extensive research into what so-called born-again Christians in the USA believe, and it's surprising. Read his "seven paradoxes" news release: More...

When Spouses Don't Agree About Church: When a newly married couple walks down the aisle and heads out of church for their honeymoon, one unresolved question often lingers: "Are we going back to the same church after the honeymoon?" If he went to Church A and she went to Church B before the wedding, where do they go afterward? More...

Touched By An Urban Legend: Some stories just refuse to die! Did you know that there are some unique to the Christian church? More...

Does size matter? Churches that are intentionally small -- and like it that way. More and more new congregations are focusing on building relationships and a sense of community, not just amassing numbers and expanding programs. More... 

ABCs of Church Budgeting: "Many church leaders assume that the board, staff, and membership agree on the church's mission, annual goals, and objectives. However, when funds are tight, differences in understanding can easily arise. Here's a look at the frequently-overlooked basics. More...

The Next Shot: “Like life, golf can be humbling. However, little good comes from brooding about mistakes we’ve made. The next shot, in golf and in life, is the big one.” More...

When God seems silent: What to do when life is dark and heaven's quiet? This article in Today's Christian Woman Magazine examines the aspects of being "left alone", and that apparent silence doesn't mean that nothing is happening. More...

Church Ladies Shalt Not Miss Shooting Practice: "When Sherry Herold and four of her fellow church members change out of their Sunday clothes, they put on their shooting vests. They're the Mount Calvary Church Ladies Trapshooting Team. They really DO "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition". More...

WHAT DID YOU SAY? The language of theology, by Luis Palau. It's easy for Christians to forget how baffling a single Bible verse can be to someone who didn't grow up in the church. Our evangelistic efforts should leave non-believers contemplative, not confused. Here are nineteen terms worth defining when talking with someone about Jesus: More ...