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Courage: A Christian’s Call

As the culture continues it’s full scale rebellion against God, it can be easy to cower in fear or spend too much time listening to bad news. God has a better way—but it will require two things: faith and courage. God offers both‚—for such a time as this!

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Homeschooling Your Special Needs Child: Practical Tips (For Everyone) And Encouragement That You Can Do This

I don’t think I can do this. How do I get my child assessed? What about therapies? What if I am not a teacher? How do I know what to teach them? What if we miss stuff?

My friend and special education teacher by trade, homeschooling mother of two differently bales kids, Melissa Crabtree is here to encourage parents of special needs children with a message that is actually applicable to all parents. You can homeschool your child, and I actually believe you are the best teacher they can have! Don’t miss this shot in the arm full of practical tips.
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A Move, a Moment and a Miracle: Big Changes at Firmly Planted Family

Have you ever prayed for something for a VERY long time? I have, too. Today, I’m blessed to have my longtime assistant and new resident of WA state on the show with me. Melissa will be sharing how God brought their family to join ours in the ministry here in Washington State, and talk about how we can’t miss the little moments that often result in miracles.

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Shiny, Not-So-Happy People: A Legacy of Legalism

By now, many of you have seen the documentary on the Duggar family, “Shiny Happy People.” As a woman who grew up under spiritual abuse, I am glad to see any form of abuse unearthed and exposed.

Rules without relationship injure people, and the legalistic way in which Gothard and others like him control people using the Bible as their excuse to do so is wrong. However, I believe this was the wrong way to expose it.

This documentary was salivating at the chance to give Christians stones to throw at people — even those who did not deserve it—and that’s exactly what they got. Today I’ll be sharing my thoughts and directing us back to the gospel that changes us. ⁠

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