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" They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.  Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common.  They…

Psalm 16:5-8 5 LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup;    you make my lot secure. 6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;    surely I have a delightful inheritance. 7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;…

We live in a culture that idolizes physical beauty. Health is discarded as we try to achieve a figure that our society considers attractive. Eating disorders are common as women struggle to maintain unrealistic body proportions. We are confronted everyday with advertisements trying to sell…

It made sense to be scared.  The ultrasound technician kept taking pictures.  The room fell quiet.  And then she stepped out. My husband and I were left alone wondering what was wrong.  We had seen a heartbeat on the screen, so surely all was well. …

Sex is an important part of God's plan for marriage. God wants you to enjoy and celebrate your spouse sexually. This perspective on sexuality came as a surprise to a couple we were counseling as they entered their second marriage. They had both come to…

Children develop their ability to understand and use language in a wide variety of ways.  As parents, we can support this work using simple games and activities.  When we provide a safe and loving environment for our children and look for ways to make learning…