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

Greg Koukl provides concrete ways to take a stand for our beliefs. He focuses especially on issues within the culture that cause most Christians to falter when faced with challenges from non-believers. He trains us to use questions to whittle away arguments and bring God’s truth to light.

 

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Greg Koukl provides concrete ways to take a stand for our beliefs. He focuses especially on issues within the culture that cause most Christians to falter when faced with challenges from non-believers. He trains us to use questions to whittle away arguments and bring God&rsquo;s truth to light.
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How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 2 of 2)

Greg Koukl provides concrete ways to take a stand for our beliefs. He focuses especially on issues within the culture that cause most Christians to falter when faced with challenges from non-believers. He trains us to use questions to whittle away arguments and bring God&rsquo;s truth to light.
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How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 1 of 2)

Leann Murphy wanted to share the truth about marriage with her adult children. This wisdom became her 21-day devotionals – Becoming a Wife and Becoming a Husband. Leann shares how to “fight well,” build routines that draw you closer to Jesus, and walk through bitterness and resentment. You’ll be encouraged to contend for your marriage like never before.

 

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Leann Murphy wanted to share the truth about marriage with her adult children. This wisdom became her 21-day devotionals &ndash; Becoming a Wife and Becoming a Husband. Leann shares how to &ldquo;fight well,&rdquo; build routines that draw you closer to Jesus, and walk through bitterness and resentment. You&rsquo;ll be encouraged to contend for your marriage like never before.
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