Research project by David Smith, as part of the 2019 FMS in Fortaleza, Brazil. “I chose this topic as it is an issue which I know I face in my own life, and which I am going to have to engage with as a parent. …
Every family is like a house! We’re build on Christ. Our walls are made out of Trust, Understanding, Respect and Love. And the protection of our family exists of 6 important characteristics: time together, commitment to our family, expressing appreciation, positive communication, conflict resolution and …
These are letters I am sending to my granddaughter in preparation for college. You are welcome to use them in any way you wish. You can alter them by adding or deleting from the text. There is no need to give any credit to me. …
by Christine Schubert Our western cultures have a hard time with the idea of marriage as a lifelong inseparable union of a man and a woman. Whatever the reasons are, the concept of covenant can be helpful to grasp some understanding. Marriage– God’s design On …
“I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.” These words spoken by the apostle Peter in 2 Peter 1:15 highlight the importance of ensuring that our story will always be remembered. When my …
When our son was 11 years old I was invited to teach in the first Discipleship Training School on the YWAM Mercy ship, the Anastasis. It was making its maiden voyage from California to Guatemala. I was to teach the 150 students as we sailed …
Two nights before our son and future daughter-in-law’s wedding we met for a special celebration. We gathered for a meal at her parent’s home to intentionally acknowledge this significant transition in our family. My wife and I had prayed about the specific things we wanted …
Inheritance happens slowly, little by little, day by day. The food we serve says something about nutrition. The tone of voice, the places we go, the movies we watch, the friends we associate with, the churches we attend, the prayers we pray, the attitudes we …
A Chinese proverb states: If your vision is for a year – plant wheat. If your vision is for ten years – plant trees. If your vision is for a lifetime – plant people. Creating a legacy that will outlast your lifetime involves investing wisely. …
[avatar user=”larryb” size=”medium” align=”right” link=”/author/larryb”]Larry Ballard[/avatar]In this document Larry Ballard sums up the five phases a relationship can be in. These are notes of the teaching, resulting in a concise overview of the five phases and what to be aware of in each phase. Especially …