With forty years in the TV business and from personal experience, David Murrow understands the negative effects from overuse of screens. He discusses positive and negative uses of various media and offers great practical advice for you as a parent as you guide your children and manage screens in your home.



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Getting a Handle on Your Screen Time

In this uplifting message, J.John uses the story of Lazarus to encourage us to remove any barriers between ourselves and God, and to respond to His call in our lives. He explains how to overcome our inhibitions and be bold in sharing the gospel with others.

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In this uplifting message, J.John uses the story of Lazarus to encourage us to remove any barriers between ourselves and God, and to respond to His call in our lives. He explains how to overcome our inhibitions and be bold in sharing the gospel with others.
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Grief is a powerful and often overwhelming process that no one voluntarily wants to experience. But it’s a normal and inevitable part of life. Jane Daly and Geremy Keeton share their personal stories of loss and insights they’ve learned in the journey. They describe how grief can draw us closer to the Lord if we are willing to go through it, stay connected with others, and trust God for the results.

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Grief is a powerful and often overwhelming process that no one voluntarily wants to experience. But it&rsquo;s a normal and inevitable part of life. Jane Daly and Geremy Keeton share their personal stories of loss and insights they&rsquo;ve learned in the journey. They describe how grief can draw us closer to the Lord if we are willing to go through it, stay connected with others, and trust God for the results.
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You may not think of yourself as controlling. You’re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control, but how trusting God with the things we can’t fix can bring freedom and peace. You can’t control every outcome…but you can trust the One who can.

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You may not think of yourself as controlling. You&rsquo;re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control, but how trusting God with the things we can&rsquo;t fix can bring freedom and peace. You can&rsquo;t control every outcome&hellip;but you can trust the One who can.
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