Leslie and her husband Duncan have raised six kids on two remote islands in Alaska. She shares her journey from perfect mother, to fishing-crew mother, to embattled mother, to happy “good-enough” mother who discovers the power of true love.



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Leslie and her husband Duncan have raised six kids on two remote islands in Alaska. She shares her journey from perfect mother, to fishing-crew mother, to embattled mother, to happy “good-enough” mother who discovers the power of true love.
 
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Never Perfect: Finding More Joy, and Less Guilt, As a Mom

Licensed counselor Debra Fileta highlights ways to “fill up” physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In a 6-part process that Debra calls “Soul Care,” she goes through the life and rhythms of Jesus to discover how we can care for our souls. Instead of living unsatisfied, we can experience renewed energy, purpose, and strength to serve others like never before!

 

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Licensed counselor Debra Fileta highlights ways to &ldquo;fill up&rdquo; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In a 6-part process that Debra calls &ldquo;Soul Care,&rdquo; she goes through the life and rhythms of Jesus to discover how we can care for our souls. Instead of living unsatisfied, we can experience renewed energy, purpose, and strength to serve others like never before!
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Godly Rhythms to Help You Live Life to the Full (Part 1 of 2)

Today’s boys are growing up in a world where disrespect toward women is too often treated as normal. Dave and Ashley Willis—parents of four boys—share powerful stories and biblical truths to help parents raise sons who value honor, integrity, and true manhood. They warn against the toxic “locker room mentality” and offer practical lessons that shape boys into men of character. With real-life examples and conversation starters for every age, this is a guide to raising respectful, responsible, Christ-centered young men.

 

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Today&rsquo;s boys are growing up in a world where disrespect toward women is too often treated as normal. Dave and Ashley Willis&mdash;parents of four boys&mdash;share powerful stories and biblical truths to help parents raise sons who value honor, integrity, and true manhood. They warn against the toxic &ldquo;locker room mentality&rdquo; and offer practical lessons that shape boys into men of character. With real-life examples and conversation starters for every age, this is a guide to raising respectful, responsible, Christ-centered young men.
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Coaching Boys to Develop Healthy Respect for Girls

Are you comfortable sharing the gospel message with others? Would you like to be more comfortable? Join us as Greg Stier provides a fun, conversational way to share God’s plan of salvation with friends or strangers.

 

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Are you comfortable sharing the gospel message with others? Would you like to be more comfortable? Join us as Greg Stier provides a fun, conversational way to share God&rsquo;s plan of salvation with friends or strangers.
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