Your child is has spread her wings and is prepared to leave the nest…but are you ready? Marci Seither reminds you to breathe and trust God as you launch your child into the world. She’ll propose ways you can help siblings transition and give you thoughts on how to revitalize your marriage during this time.

 

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Your child is has spread her wings and is prepared to leave the nest&hellip;but are you ready? Marci Seither reminds you to breathe and trust God as you launch your child into the world. She&rsquo;ll propose ways you can help siblings transition and give you thoughts on how to revitalize your marriage during this time.
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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’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)

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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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