Michelle Ablard was content with her life as a schoolteacher, with 3 dogs and a mortgage. But then God nudged her into foster care, which began an unlikely journey of fostering two kids from her school and eventually adopting them. Michelle simply obeyed God’s prompting and credits her community of friends and family who made her miracle family possible!

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Michelle Ablard was content with her life as a schoolteacher, with 3 dogs and a mortgage. But then God nudged her into foster care, which began an unlikely journey of fostering two kids from her school and eventually adopting them. Michelle simply obeyed God&rsquo;s prompting and credits her community of friends and family who made her miracle family possible!
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How Foster Care Brought Me My Miracle Family

Resilience is a life skill we need for the inevitable struggles we will face in this life — but we must be intentional about learning this skill. Valorie has identified some key “rules” for resilience — like “expect the unexpected,” and “focus on the vision, not the obstacle.” And “control the controllable and accept the rest.” Prepping ourselves beforehand to learn and live more resiliently helps us be more confident, content, and successful when difficult situations happen.

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Overcome Anxiety -- You don’t have to be paralyzed by fear—Christ offers peace that no circumstance can take away. In this FREE video series, acclaimed Christian counselor and author Dr. Gregory Jantz will help you experience peace from anxiety with biblical hope and practical strategies for living in peace—even when the world feels like it’s falling apart.

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Resilience is a life skill we need for the inevitable struggles we will face in this life &mdash; but we must be intentional about learning this skill. Valorie has identified some key &ldquo;rules&rdquo; for resilience &mdash; like &ldquo;expect the unexpected,&rdquo; and &ldquo;focus on the vision, not the obstacle.&rdquo; And &ldquo;control the controllable and accept the rest.&rdquo; Prepping ourselves beforehand to learn and live more resiliently helps us be more confident, content, and successful when difficult situations happen.
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How to Develop a Resilient Mindset

Trisha Davis explains how her tendency to be a rule-follower, and her husband’s tendency to be a rule-breaker, set them up for disaster when their marriage was tested.

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Find Hope for Your Hurting Marriage -- This 6-part video series was created specifically for couples in crisis — those facing emotional distance, depression, control issues, infidelity, or even questions about whether the marriage can survive. Best-selling author and marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman will walk with you through the kinds of situations that often precede divorce. Discover what thousands of couples have learned that saved their marriage and how to find hope in the midst of your hurt.

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Trisha Davis explains how her tendency to be a rule-follower, and her husband&rsquo;s tendency to be a rule-breaker, set them up for disaster when their marriage was tested.
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Knowing Our Weaknesses, Finding God’s Strength

James Brown, CBS host of The NFL Today, shares his personal faith journey, family story, and transformation through Jesus Christ. Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother’s faith and discipline, his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball, and the moment in his mid-20s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment. He emphasizes the importance of responsibility, humility, and “walking the talk” as a Christian, both in family life and public influence. The conversation also explores themes of racial unity, the role of Scripture in addressing cultural challenges, and the lasting impact of mentors like coaches and parents.

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James Brown, CBS host of The NFL Today, shares his personal faith journey, family story, and transformation through Jesus Christ. Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother&rsquo;s faith and discipline, his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball, and the moment in his mid-20s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment. He emphasizes the importance of responsibility, humility, and &ldquo;walking the talk&rdquo; as a Christian, both in family life and public influence. The conversation also explores themes of racial unity, the role of Scripture in addressing cultural challenges, and the lasting impact of mentors like coaches and parents.
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