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“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:13) Sadly, some of us can’t relate to this verse. Our fathers weren’t compassionate, and we certainly didn’t associate the fear our fathers produced leading to him being gentle, kind, and loving toward us. Verses six through twelve give us insight into what this creature called a compassionate father is supposed to be like, however. Elsewhere we learn God’s people are also the bride of his son, and the son does what he sees his father doing, hence all of this applies to husband-wife relationship, too. TheRead More →

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The modern world puts a lot of pressure on families to have dual income sources, putting mothers in a tough position, given that children need to be raised 24/7 and employers aren’t friendly to waiting for their work to get done while you tend to your family. If that’s the position you find yourself in, then you might find interesting the following guest post from the Work at Home Girls: Let’s face it: a lot of people want (and in some cases need) to set their own hours and work from home. Are you one of those people? What’s stopping you? If you’re serious about making moneyRead More →

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This is an update of one of my most popular columns to date: Stressed over Prodigals? First Root out the #1 Joy Thief. Dear Andrea, I have a twenty-eight-year-old daughter, Gomer*, that is living with her boyfriend. She claims to be a Christian, but wants nothing to do with church or other Christians. She has been rebellious for the last fourteen years, ever since she moved in with her father…. …She says she does not feel guilty about having sex outside of marriage, although she does admit she is living in sin. Last May, when she moved in with her boyfriend, I told her IRead More →

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To anyone conflicted over a request for money from a couple who became pregnant at a time when it was anything but financially expedient. And especially if you’re struggling with feelings of resentment.   Dear Conflicted, My greatest concern isn’t the issue of money, but the attitude of our culture towards children that’s behind this question. What do you think they should do, and be honest with yourself, kill the child? Believe me, there’s not much of a difference between that and “preventative” measures. Many of the popular methods are abortificants (kill any embryos that are conceived). Children are a gift from god–no matter whatRead More →

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Katherine writes: I am worried, my two-year-old daughter woke up inconsolable and screaming in terror. She had a nightmare that a vicious white dog was after her. Can you help with what this may mean? Dear Katherine, White can mean pure evil as well as the positive side of purity. Other negative associations can include leprosy (unclean), self-righteousness, and even death. Dogs are unclean creatures in the scriptures, where they have a reputation for eating people, and can represent unclean spirits (demons,) worldly/sinful passions, or strife. Unless she’s had a negative encounter with a real dog that could have spurred this, I’d thoroughly check herRead More →