The Christmas season often comes along with high expectations and chaos. But Julie and David Lavender want to help families slow down and contemplate the greatest gift that God gave mankind — the birth of His son, Jesus Christ. The Lavenders share stories and fun memories from their family.

 

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The Christmas season often comes along with high expectations and chaos.&nbsp;But Julie and David Lavender want to help families slow down and contemplate the greatest gift that God gave mankind &mdash; the birth of His son, Jesus Christ.&nbsp;The Lavenders share stories and fun memories from their family.
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Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski share stories and advice for parents of kids in sports. Hear about their passion for utilizing sports to disciple their kids and teach them character.  

 

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Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski share stories and advice for parents of kids in sports. Hear about their passion for utilizing sports to disciple their kids and teach them character.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Jason and Tori Benham describe the debilitating impact anxiety can have on our health, emotions, and faith. They define anxiety as “projected powerlessness” and believe it’s a form of spiritual warfare. The Benhams offer a 3-part strategy of “recognize” the source of anxiety, “renounce” the lies you’re tempted to believe, and “replace” the lies with God’s truth.

 

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Jason and Tori Benham describe the debilitating impact anxiety can have on our health, emotions, and faith.&nbsp;They define anxiety as &ldquo;projected powerlessness&rdquo; and believe it&rsquo;s a form of spiritual warfare.&nbsp;The Benhams offer a 3-part strategy of &ldquo;recognize&rdquo; the source of anxiety, &ldquo;renounce&rdquo; the lies you&rsquo;re tempted to believe, and &ldquo;replace&rdquo; the lies with God&rsquo;s truth.
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