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Research shows that 70% of families are not intentionally setting goals together.  When we fail to set goals, we often get caught up in simply going through the motions of our days and weeks.  In order to set goals, we must focus our efforts with an end goal in mind and know what values we desire to instill within our kids.  In this session, our panel discusses how goal setting in your family can radically change how you parent and build confidence in your kids.

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            Understanding Who You Are

            Understanding Who You Are

            At the heart of every young man is a question he is seeking to answer ...
            Prayer for Our Marriage

            Prayer for Our Marriage

            PRAYER FOR OUR MARRIAGE Lord, I commit our marriage to you.  Forgive me for not ...
            Cleansing Prayer

            Cleansing Prayer

            Cleansing Prayers are helpful to our hearts after we have prayed for someone or visited ...
            14 Day Challenge For Men

            14 Day Challenge For Men

            Men, this is your challenge. Are you willing to examine your heart and live out ...
            Healing and Freedom Prayers

            Healing and Freedom Prayers

            Find a quiet place with the purpose of seeking God’s healing and freedom.   Begin your ...
            God’s Love: More Than a Wedding Verse

            God’s Love: More Than a Wedding Verse

            “Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not ...
            Jesus’ Invitation

            Jesus’ Invitation

            ABIDE Prayer: Jesus’ Invitation The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
            God is Our Rock, Salvation and Stronghold

            God is Our Rock, Salvation and Stronghold

            ABIDE Prayer: God is Our Rock, Salvation and Stronghold The purpose of ABIDE is to ...
            Freedom Devotional

            Freedom Devotional

            “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 These ...
            When God Doesn't Prevent the Fire

            When God Doesn’t Prevent the Fire

            On the way to school my inquisitive boy wants to know about fire hydrants. I ...
            Podcast: Personal Clarity

            Podcast: Personal Clarity

            At our Empowered Homes Conference, we Interviewed Will Mancini to talk about his new book ...
            God is Faithful

            God is Faithful

            ABIDE Prayer: God is Faithful The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
            Philippians Bible Study Guide

            Philippians Bible Study Guide

            Enhance your personal bible study time with this eight week study guide written by Dr ...
            Choosing Thankfulness

            Choosing Thankfulness

            ABIDE Prayer: Choosing Thankfulness The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
            A Thankful Heart Is a Protected Heart

            A Thankful Heart Is a Protected Heart

            We just might be making ourselves sick... with too much of ourselves. I scribble a ...
            The Importance of Downtime

            The Importance of Downtime

            Downtime. In the midst of today's busy schedules, it often gets overlooked, but it's an ...
            Breaking the Cycle of Shame in Our Families

            Breaking the Cycle of Shame in Our Families

            “Shame that is not transformed is transferred.” Brennan Manning For years I listened to the ...
            Truth Treasures

            Truth Treasures

            God's word is full of truth, His truth. One of the best ways for us ...
            40 Days of Prayer

            40 Days of Prayer

            Prayer is all about our relationship with God. God's plan and desire is for us ...
            You're Worth More Than You Think

            You’re Worth More Than You Think

            Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall ...
            The Spiritual Practice of Quieting Our Hearts

            The Spiritual Practice of Quieting Our Hearts

            Quiet is something the soul craves and the mind rejects. When my life lacks quiet, it ...
            The War of Awe

            The War of Awe

            A theme of conflict pulses through the book of Daniel. War, opposition, power struggle. Kingdom ...
            Labor in Love, Not Fear

            Labor in Love, Not Fear

            This morning I’m out of sorts, exhausted though I slept in. I’ve been working a ...
            Don't Live a Lie

            Don’t Live a Lie

            Our power was out for several hours the other night, and the crew didn’t leave ...
            Consider Him Faithful

            Consider Him Faithful

            In the stillness, God whispers promise: I am making all things new. It can sound too ...
            God Is Working in Us

            God Is Working in Us

            ABIDE Prayer: God Is Working in Us The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God ...
            What Does It Mean to Be a Follower of Jesus?

            What Does It Mean to Be a Follower of Jesus?

            What does discipleship look like? This can spark so many conversations and lead you into ...
            The Truth About Our Neediness

            The Truth About Our Neediness

            I inch up to the white line and stare blankly at the red light ahead ...
            4 Reasons Why You Should Organize Your Time

            4 Reasons Why You Should Organize Your Time

            For the last few years at our Vacation Bible School, we have held a “Power ...
            In a World of Influencers, Be an Andrew

            In a World of Influencers, Be an Andrew

            You probably know him as a disciple of Jesus, one of the twelve. He’s not ...
            God is Loving

            God is Loving

            ABIDE Prayer: God is Loving! The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
            Destined for Hard Times

            Destined for Hard Times

            Nothing prepared me for this. I mean nothing. I had seen flat, two-dimensional pictures, sure ...
            The Myth of Balance

            The Myth of Balance

            Have you ever watched the TV series Myth Busters? It is about a couple of ...
            Identity in Christ: Download Card

            Identity in Christ: Download Card

            When we are walking with Jesus, the enemy wants to do everything he can to ...
            Mother's Day Prayer

            Mother’s Day Prayer

            Lord, thank you for every woman you created. Thank you for the blessing they are ...
            Hope for Couples Facing Infertility

            Hope for Couples Facing Infertility

            On our seventh anniversary, we piled into exam room #2 to listen to our baby’s ...
            Coping with the Pain of Miscarriage

            Coping with the Pain of Miscarriage

            Ten years ago, I sat on my back porch as my husband and my dad ...
            The Secret to Making Decisions Without Regret

            The Secret to Making Decisions Without Regret

            I assign more weight to decisions than necessary. Some of that comes from remnants of ...
            Jesus Is...

            Jesus Is…

            ABIDE Prayer: Jesus Is... The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
            Christmas Is the Gospel

            Christmas Is the Gospel

            ABIDE Prayer: Christmas IS the Gospel The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
            Christmas Reading Plan Bookmark

            Christmas Reading Plan Bookmark

            Use this bookmark with daily scripture readings to stay immersed in the Word of God ...
            Stories of Courage: Christmas Edition (5 Weeks)

            Stories of Courage: Christmas Edition (5 Weeks)

            The world can be a frightening place. Sometimes, we let our fear get the best ...
            Stop Trying to Have a Perfect Christmas

            Stop Trying to Have a Perfect Christmas

            The way we celebrate Christmas reveals a great deal about us. Our society is celebrating ...