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Sometimes life is difficult, and you need a safe place to talk things through ? a place where your faith is taken seriously. As a Christian, you probably know the principles found in Scripture. But you may be having a hard time putting them into practice. God?s solutions to life?s problems are simple. But they?re [...]

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Our ministries provide educational programs to address the emotional, relational, and spiritual needs of persons in the Church and in the Community. Our programs are based on Christian values and offered to all regardless of religious affiliation.Our counselors offer free talks on numerous topics. Just click here to ask about [...]

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Does the man you love ?… withdraw and refuse to face issues?? have problems being open about things?? frequently misunderstand what you?re saying?If you?re like many women, you probably take this as confirmation of what you’ve always been taught to believe, namely, that men ?… are insensitive jerks… don’t have feelings like women do… are [...]

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My intention this morning was to write something insightful about self-image, so I did a little Googling and found a really good article by Grantley Morris. This is only the first part to whet your appetite for learning more about God’s view of you: You’ll have to go to the author’s website to read the [...]

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Have you ever been in a spiritual slump? Disinterested by the same food served week after week? Sometimes we need to get creative to add the spices back. You know, show some initiative? Maybe spend a weekend hiking in the mountains, or sitting on a quiet beach contemplating the greatness of God as you watch [...]

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from Christian Home Educators Association of CaliforniaCalifornia families choose to homeschool for a variety of reasons: academic, social, and religious. Whatever the reason, parents are qualified, and the best teachers for their own children.Academic: Studies prepared by private researchers, universities, and the government show that students who are taught at home [...]

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Imagine you are going for a walk along the beach. The gentle breeze is soothing to your soul, and the warm sand feels amazing under your bare feet. You wander down to the water’s edge and lose yourself completely as you watch the waves lapping at the shore. You’re mesmerized by the flight of the [...]

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How’s your summer going? Are you finding yourself in the “waiting place”? Waiting for a job? Waiting for business to pick up?According to Dr. Seuss,* we all go there at some time:The Waiting Place …… for people just waiting.Waiting for a train to goor a bus to com, or a plane to goor the mail [...]

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Do you spend a lot of time worrying about other people ? you spouse, your child, a sibling? Are you trying desperately to live out Galatians 6:2 ? without the results you?re hoping for?Bear one another?s burdens,and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.Our efforts to help others heal and grow ? though [...]

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Has anyone told you that God is testing your faith by what you are going through right now?Have their comments made you question God?s goodness?Do you feel like you?re struggling in an endless sea of trials ? no help in sight?Or are you living in the light of Psalm 34:8?Taste and see [...]

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