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Walking Through Grief

Walking Through Grief

There are a variety of losses that we experience in life. Grief is simply a ...
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

Need something fun to get your family up and moving this summer? Download the Neighborhood ...
7 Things Not to Say to Someone Who is Grieving

7 Things Not to Say to Someone Who is Grieving

Having experienced the grieving process after the death of my second child and then leading ...
What Do I Say to Those Grieving a Loss?

What Do I Say to Those Grieving a Loss?

Miserable Comforters The question of what to say to someone after the loss of a ...
Ice Age: A Movie Devotional

Ice Age: A Movie Devotional

A Fun Family Devo that goes along with the movie Ice Age ...
God, We Need You!

God, We Need You!

ABIDE Prayer: God, We Need You! The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
Firstfruits Family Devotional

Firstfruits Family Devotional

A Fun Family Devo that goes along with the movie Ratatouille ...
Gospel Gifts

Gospel Gifts for Your Spouse

I want to be upfront with you from the start of this short article. I ...
Your Storm Doesn't Have to Sink You: Interview with Patrick Schwenk

Your Storm Doesn’t Have to Sink You: Interview with Patrick Schwenk

In this episode, Bobby gets on the phone with Patrick Schwenk. Patrick and his wife ...
2020 Vision: Focus on Christmas

2020 Vision: Focus on Christmas

2020 has not turned out quite like any of us were expecting. But here's the ...
Looking Up

Looking Up

ABIDE Prayer: Looking Up The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
Jesus Will Protect Me

Jesus Will Protect Me

One of the core values of our family is gratitude, so we start our day ...
God Who Answers Prayer with Wisdom and Power

God Who Answers Prayer with Wisdom and Power

ABIDE Prayer: God Who Answers Prayer with Wisdom and Power The purpose of ABIDE is ...
The Truth About Loneliness

The Truth About Loneliness

Loneliness is like an uninvited guest that sneaks into our lives as it pleases, isn’t ...
God's Power

God’s Power

ABIDE Prayer: God's Power The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
Political Unrest

Political Unrest

What happens inside of you when I say the following words: Politics, Republican, Democrat, Trump, ...
Our Eyes Are On You

Our Eyes Are On You

Have you ever seen one of those tall, wavy, blow up wind dancers? You know, ...
Scripture Cards for Parents

Scripture Cards For Parents

There are a variety of factors in your child’s life that could potentially contribute to ...
Set Free

Set Free

ABIDE Prayer: Set Free The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
Hybrid Discipleship Groups

In Person and Online Hybrid Discipleship Groups

If you would have told me in January 2020 that I would be finding ways ...
God Our Strength

God Our Strength

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Strength The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Using Scripture to Help Heal Your Child's Heart

Using Scripture to Help Heal Your Child’s Heart

There are a variety of factors in your child’s life that could potentially contribute to ...
Depression and 6 Strategies to Build Resilience

Depression and 6 Strategies to Build Resilience

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within ...
Understanding the ABC's of Depression

Understanding the ABC’s of Depression

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?  ...
Get Back Up

Get Back Up

Last week I got the opportunity to sit down with a dear friend who has ...
Wisdom

Wisdom

ABIDE Prayer: Wisdom The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on ...
God Our Peace

God Our Peace

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Peace The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Growing Weary

5 Signs You May Be Growing Weary as a Leader (and What to Do About It)

Ministry is full of amazing moments where we get to participate in God’s kingdom work ...
God Our Comforter

God Our Comforter

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Comforter The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
God Our Rescuer

God Our Rescuer

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Rescuer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Winning as a Leader

Winning as a Leader

We all want to lead well in the face of extreme struggle and crisis. If ...
Ratatouille

Ratatouille: Family Devotional

A Fun Family Devo that goes along with the movie Ratatouille ...
Praying for Others

Praying for Others

ABIDE Prayer: Praying for Others The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
God's Faithfulness

God’s Faithfulness

ABIDE Prayer: God's Faithfulness The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
Revival

Revival

ABIDE Prayer: Revival The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on ...
how to process pain

How to Process Pain: What You Should Do (Part 2)

It should come as no surprise that emotional pain is an ever-present part of our ...
Spiritual Battles

Spiritual Battles

ABIDE Prayer: Spiritual Battles The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
Fighting for Your Marriage Through Prayer

Fighting for Your Marriage Through Prayer

Let’s be honest, isn’t marriage a little more difficult than what you thought it would ...
How to Process Pain: What NOT To Do (Part 1)

How to Process Pain: What NOT To Do (Part 1)

What we decide to do with the pain we experience every day is critical. If ...
Adding Stability in an Unstable World

Adding Stability in an Unstable World

For those of us with children from hard places, instability can be one of the ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 15, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 15, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Tonight, watch as Tommy and Eddie tell the ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 14, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 14, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Tonight, Tommy and Eddie play Philip and Andrew ...
God Is Our Peace

God Is Our Peace

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Our Peace The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 13, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 13, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Tommy and Eddie tell the story of the ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 12, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 12, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys As Tommy and Eddie unpack the parable of ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 11, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 11, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys You’ll see several characters in tonight’s story. When ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 8, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 8, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys What happens when Little Billy plays the part ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 7, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 7, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Tommy and Eddie take on the roles of ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 6, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 6, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Tonight, find out what happens when Pharaoh lets ...
God's Awe-Inspiring Work

God’s Awe-Inspiring Work

ABIDE Prayer: God's Awe-Inspiring Work The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 5, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 5, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Eddie takes on the role of Samson while ...
10 Consistencies

10 Consistencies Your Kids Need at Home

Consistency offers stability to your kids when they need it the most. For most families, ...
Socially Distanced but Not Alone

Socially Distanced but Not Alone

Maybe you live alone, or have times where you’re the only one in your household ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 4, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 4, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Tonight, Tommy and Eddie act out the story ...
rough edges of suffering, persecution, hardship

Rough Edges

Rough edges — most folks don’t like them. There is something terribly annoying about these ...
stewardship

A Blessing of Stewardship

According to Dictionary.com, stewardship is managing another’s property, financial affairs or estate.  The responsible overseeing ...
Bedtime Bible Story: May 1, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: May 1, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Tommy and Eddie share the story of Jesus ...
A Bug's Life: Family Devotional

A Bug’s Life: Family Devotional

A Fun Family Devo that goes along with the movie A Bug's Life ...
Bedtime Bible Story: April 30, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: April 30, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys When Tommy and Eddie look at the story ...
The Lord Is Our Shepherd

The Lord Is Our Shepherd

ABIDE Prayer: The Lord Is Our Shepherd The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God ...
Bedtime Bible Story: April 29, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: April 29, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys In tonight’s story, Tommy and Eddie share the ...
Star Wars, The Force Awakens: Family Devotional

Star Wars, The Force Awakens: Family Devotional

A fun family Devo that goes along with the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens ...
Bedtime Bible Story: April 28, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: April 28, 2020

Bedtime Bible Stories with the Skit Guys Tonight, Tommy and Eddie explain what happened when ...
Job Loss, Career Transitioning and Rebounding with Dean Rush

Job Loss, Career Transitioning and Rebounding with Dean Rush

In the middle of the COVID-19 crisis, many have already lost jobs. The uncertainty of ...
You Are Never Powerless: 3 Actions a Leader Can Always Do

You Are Never Powerless: 3 Actions a Leader Can Always Do

If you’re like me, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, you were caught totally by surprise ...
5 Types of Active Listening

5 Types of Active Listening

Listening is key when it comes to parenting. Learn the five different types of responses ...
Bedtime Bible Story: April 27, 2020

Bedtime Bible Story: April 27, 2020

Looking for some hope and humor? Tommy and Eddie have what you need. Bedtime Bible ...
Kid Conversation Starters

Kid Conversation Starters

Parents, here are some conversation starters you can use to engage with your kids. When ...
Let Your Hands Drop

Let Your Hands Drop

The words “be still” or “cease striving” mean “let your hands drop” or “let go.” ...
Surviving Toddlers and Twos

Surviving Toddlers and Twos

Stephanie Chase gives parents of toddlers a fresh perspective and lots of practical tips for ...
The Power of Everyday Words

The Power of Everyday Words

Parents, your words are powerful! Use these 10 everyday phrases to instill confidence, self-respect, and ...
Parent Open Forum: Parenting Through Crisis

Parent Open Forum: Parenting Through Crisis

Parent Open Forum: Parenting Through Crisis with Mark Gregston How do we parent through crisis? ...
God Leads Us

God Leads Us

ABIDE Prayer: God Leads Us The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Family Ministry Roundtable: Reentry

Family Ministry Roundtable: Reentry

In response to the current events happening due to COVID-19, Family Ministry Leaders held a ...
Grow at Home

Grow at Home

Friends, How are you doing personally? How are you growing during this time? We want ...
Loving Our Neighbors

Loving Our Neighbors

ABIDE Prayer: Loving Our Neighbors The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Moving Forward Within Your Walls

Moving Forward Within Your Walls

Four Things My Disability Has Taught Me About Staying Positive with Limited Mobility  “I want ...
Praying Psalm 16

Praying Psalm 16

ABIDE: Praying Psalm 16 The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
Bedtime Blessings

Bedtime Blessings

Dr. John Trent, President of StrongFamilies.com, and Pastor Ryan Rush sit down to discuss an ...
5 Keys to Leading a Student Ministry Through Crisis

5 Keys to Leading a Student Ministry Through Crisis

If you’re anything like me, nothing could have prepared you for the current Pandemic Crisis ...
Tame the Family Zoo (with John Trent)

Tame the Family Zoo (with John Trent)

John Trent and Kari Trent-Stageberg, the dad and daughter team at StrongFamilies.com,  remind us that ...
Easter in the Pandemic

Easter in the Pandemic

In this episode, Maggie and Bobby sit down with some moms to discuss what Easter ...
God Loves You

God Loves You

ABIDE Prayer: God Loves You The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Losing a Loved One

Losing a Loved One

Losing a loved one can feel like you are all alone in this, and your ...
Bedtime Stories with the Skit Guys

Bedtime Stories with the Skit Guys

Looking for some hope and humor? Tommy and Eddie have what you need. Bedtime Bible ...
A Breakthrough Prayer

A Breakthrough Prayer

I want to share a quick story about prayer in my life. About a year ...
2 Week Survival Kit

2 Week Survival Kit

Supplies Needed for Your 2 Week Survival Kit: This guide (download a copy below) Your ...
10 Ways to Welcome Your College Student Back Home

10 Ways to Welcome Your College Student Back Home

Some of you parents now have your college student back under your roof, at least ...
Hearing the Voice of God During a Loss

Hearing the Voice of God During a Loss

During this pandemic, we are all going through an experience that is impacting our lives ...
Love... Where You Live

Love… Where You Live

As hard as this season is, I am convinced we have an unprecedented opportunity to ...
Give Yourself Grace

Give Yourself Grace

Over the last few months I realized I am really bad at giving myself grace ...
What Will I Keep?

What Will I Keep?

“What will I keep?” I’m finding myself asking that question often during this season. My ...
Naming Loss and Gratitude

Naming Loss and Gratitude

As we walk with our children through this current "pandemic" storm, we are relying on ...
Three Questions to Ask Daily as a Leader

Three Questions to Ask Daily as a Leader

In the midst of coronavirus, ministry leaders have been stressed, worried and fearful. Many have ...
5 Tips for Connecting with Your Teen

5 Tips for Connecting with Your Teen

I am by no means an expert on raising teenagers, but I have two—almost three—of ...
Easter Resources Collection

Easter Resources Collection

Family resources designed to help you connect church and home this Easter ...
Recursos en español

Recursos en español

Recursos en español ...
7 Steps to Help Your Teen Through Crisis

7 Steps to Help Your Teen Through Crisis

Grief is the pain of loss – any type of loss. It can be the ...
Find New Ways To Grow

Find New Ways To Grow

The Coronavirus has punched the planet in the gut. Initially a regional concern, it did ...
2 Keys to Sustaining Your Vision

2 Keys to Sustaining Your Vision

Perhaps the greatest story of leading and sustaining vision in Scripture is Nehemiah. Nehemiah Chapter ...
Ten EDC Prayers For When You Feel Overwhelmed

Ten EDC Prayers For When You Feel Overwhelmed

What is an Every Day Carry prayer? EDC, for those of you not familiar with ...
Four Things Your Spouse Needs in a Crisis

Four Things Your Spouse Needs in a Crisis

In the middle of a crisis, married couples usually respond in different ways. One spouse ...
Tips for Thriving in an Assisted Living Facility

Tips for Thriving in an Assisted Living Facility

“I am stuck inside, what can I do?” These can be some long and lonely ...
Four Targets: How To Keep From Going Stir Crazy at Home

Four Targets: How To Keep From Going Stir Crazy at Home

Whether it’s a global pandemic or summer vacation, being at home for an extended period ...
2 Key Ingredients to the Blessing (Part One): Bless Who They Are Not What They Do

2 Key Ingredients to the Blessing (Part One): Bless Who They Are Not What They Do

The first key to the blessing is this: Bless who they are not what they ...
2 Key Ingredients to the Blessing (Part Two): Bless Them By Your Presence and Participation in Their Life

2 Key Ingredients to the Blessing (Part Two): Bless Them By Your Presence and Participation in Their Life

A few months ago Liz and I received an invitation to a wedding and the ...
Dads, Teach Your Kids

Dads, Teach Your Kids

Fathers play a significant role in fostering emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development in the ...
Tips for Non-Contact Visits in Assisted Living Facilities

Tips for Non-Contact Visits in Assisted Living Facilities

“I cannot visit my Mom, Dad, or Grandparent, what can I do?” These are challenging ...
Financial Resources

Financial Resources

Below are a few resources for you and your family that can help guide your ...
Tarzan: Family Devotional

Tarzan: Family Devotional

Tarzan Discussion Questions During the first song in the movie, the stage is set for ...
5 Ways to React When Your Kids are Fighting

5 Ways to React When Your Kids are Fighting

Do you know any adults who fight like a four-year-old? They throw fits and are ...
Time 4 Truth: March 27, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 27, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
Family Ministry Roundtable

Family Ministry Roundtable

In response to the current events happening due to COVID-19, Family Ministry Leaders held a ...
God Is Near

God Is Near

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Near The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Time 4 Truth: March 26, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 26, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
Bedtime Stories with the Skit Guys

Bedtime Stories with the Skit Guys

Looking for some hope and humor? Tommy and Eddie have what you need. Bedtime Bible ...
Time 4 Truth: March 25, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 25, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
5 Questions Parents of Adult Children Can Ask Themselves

5 Questions Parents of Adult Children Can Ask Themselves

I have spoken to many parents this past week, many who have seniors in high ...
How to Have a ZOOM Community Group Meeting

How to Have a ZOOM Community Group Meeting

In response to the current events happening due to COVID-19, Adult Discipleship Pastor Bobby Cooley ...
Pastor to Pastor: Leadership Circle

Pastor to Pastor: Leadership Circle

Dear Pastor, With all of the challenges we’re facing, I want to offer a few ...
Have Stay Home Date Nights

Have Stay Home Date Nights

In response to the current events happening due to COVID-19, Adult Discipleship Pastor Bobby Cooley ...
Pastor to Pastor: Make a Decision

Pastor to Pastor: Make a Decision

Dear Pastor, I’ve found lately that there is no shortage of insight or recommendations for ...
Time 4 Truth: March 24, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 24, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
Time 4 Truth: March 23, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 23, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
Bedtime Stories with the Skit Guys

Bedtime Stories with the Skit Guys

Looking for some hope and humor? Tommy and Eddie have what you need. Bedtime Bible ...
Hearing God Amidst Fearful Events

Hearing God Amidst Fearful Events

We live in stressful and scary times. We are all currently impacted by a worldwide ...
Avengers, End Game : Family Devotional

Avengers, End Game : Family Devotional

Avengers: End Game In the movie Avengers: End Game, there are many excellent themes to ...
Little Women: Family Devotional

Little Women: Family Devotional

Here is a fun Family Devotional to accompany the movie Little Women In the movie ...
Frozen 2 : Family Devotional

Frozen 2 : Family Devotional

Here is a fun Family Devotional to accompany the movie Frozen 2 In the movie ...
Moana : Family Devotional

Moana : Family Devotional

Here is a fun Family Devotional to accompany the movie Moana In the movie Moana, ...
Time 4 Truth: March 20, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 20, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
Experience Freedom From Fear

Experience Freedom From Fear

In response to the current events happening due to COVID-19, Pastor Ryan Rush and Family ...
Family Worship Playlists

Family Worship Playlists

During this time of families being together, there is no better time to worship. We've ...
A Conversation with Dr. Jim Denison

A Conversation with Dr. Jim Denison

Our senior pastor Ryan Rush sat down with Dr. Jim Denison, author, pastor and CVO ...
Time 4 Truth: March 19, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 19, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
How To Develop Fearless Trust in Uncertain Times

How To Develop Fearless Trust in Uncertain Times

I want to trust God fearlessly in the face of these uncertain times. Yet more and more ...
Marriage and the Power of Mourning

Marriage and the Power of Mourning

The Rest of the Story was a popular radio broadcast by the legendary Paul Harvey ...
Time 4 Truth: March 18, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 18, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
Monsters, Inc. Family Devotional

Monsters, Inc. Family Devotional

Here is a fun Family Devotional to accompany the movie Monsters Inc. 1. You'll need ...
Finding Nemo: Family Devotional

Finding Nemo: Family Devotional

Here is a simple Family Devotional to accompany the movie Finding Nemo. With the following ...
Freedom From Fear

Freedom From Fear

God is with us and His goodness and faithful love pursues us! However, fear robs ...
Time 4 Truth: March 17, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 17, 2020

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the passage, find the ...
Faith, Not Fear

Faith, Not Fear

ABIDE Prayer: Faith, Not Fear The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
Finding Dory: Family Devotional

Finding Dory: Family Devotional

Here are some family conversation starters to accompany the movie Finding Dory. 1. What made ...
Time 4 Truth: March 16, 2020

Time 4 Truth: March 16, 2020

Hey families! We know, this isn’t what you expected this week to look like. Trust ...
Defining Anxiety in Your Child

Defining Anxiety in Your Child

If you are reading this article, that probably means that one of the kids you ...
Empower Your Child To Overcome Anxiety

Empower Your Child To Overcome Anxiety

We know that a certain level of worry and stress is required in a child’s ...
Teaching Session: Anxiety and Your Child

Teaching Session: Anxiety and Your Child

Anxiety is on the rise within our society and many of the kids we love ...
Anxiety and Your Child

Anxiety and Your Child

Anxiety is on the rise within our society and many of the kids we love ...
Addressing Stress

Addressing Stress

Studies show that kids are more stressed than ever before. In this Power Parenting video, ...
Prayer for the Wilderness

Prayer for the Wilderness

We all walk through wilderness seasons, those spiritually dry places where God teaches us to ...