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SEEK GOD for a Mission-Minded 2011!!!
December 28th, 201002:21 PM ETBy Ann DunaganThis year, don't just make New Year's resolutions that you're likely to forget by February; instead, earnestly pray and seek God for His specific plans and purposes for your LIFE. I invite you to SEEK GOD for a more effective and focused 2011, and welcome you to utilize a FREE 15-page New Year's Guide for you and for your family, for reflecti... -
A Mission-Minded Christmas Story: "I Gave Myself"
December 22nd, 201009:31 PM ETBy Ann DunaganIt was Christmas, and the Liberian Christians had been asked this year instead of receiving gifts, to help carry the Gospel to others . . . Training our children in giving and self-sacrifice is a natural "fit" for the Christmas season. As we put up our family nativity set, or wrap our presents, we can remember how God loved the WORLD so... -
Parents Aren't the Problem—They're the Solution
December 22nd, 201003:32 PM ETDo you feel like your family members, your kid's teachers, and even counselors blame you for your child's acting out behavior? You're not alone. As James Lehman says, there are countless parents out there "living in little prisons"—feeling trapped, isolated, and ashamed of their child's defiant or out of control behavior. If you're in this ... -
"Loser!" How Labels Stick to Your Child-and Affect Behavior
December 17th, 201004:08 PM ET“Freak. Loser. Idiot. Geek.” These are just some of the ugly labels kids throw around every day at school. Chances are, your child has been called names even worse than these. The sad fact is that the more times your kid is called a hateful name, the more he’ll start to believe it’s true. This week, we sat down with “Teen Whisperer” Jos... -
Christmas GIVING, or SURRENDER?
December 16th, 201001:38 PM ETBy Ann DunaganAn important family focus for Christmas is to realize that Jesus gave infinitely more than a token gift for this world. Our Lord surrendered everything by coming to this earth to be born as a baby, to live a sinless life, and to die on the cross for our sins. And as we remember his birth, we need to remember that Jesus surrendered everything, not o... -
Teen Boundaries and Learning Self Control
December 14th, 201004:25 PM ETI hear this all the time from young people…“I want to make decisions for myself. I want to be in control of my own life.” My first thought is, “Hallelujah! Your parents want the same thing – but like everything else in life, it must be within certain boundaries.” Boundaries aren’t handcuffs; they free teenagers to make de... -
The Purpose for Christmas is His PRESENCE!
December 13th, 201003:54 PM ETBy Ann DunaganMISSION-MINDED FAMILIES with ANN DUNAGAN: During the Christmas season, it's important to guard your family against peace-robbers like "stuff" and "striving" and "stress"; instead, remember that your purpose in life as a Christian family is simply to glorify God, day by day, and to enjoy Him forever. This Christmas, let's focus on God's PRE... -
I'll Be Home for Christmas?
December 06th, 201001:43 PM ETBy Ann Dunagan"But that's not fair! Since we already live near your relatives, we should spend Christmas with my family!" For many families, where to spend Christmas is at best, a yearly dilemma; for others, it's an all-out annual battle, with heated discussions and terribly hurt feelings. Mission-Minded Families, with Ann Dunagan Recently, an inf... -
Teen Conflicts Over the Holidays
December 06th, 201012:14 PM ETThe holiday season can be a joyful, happy time, particularly if you’ve come from a perfectly harmonious family. But since I know of no such perfect family, I’m sure the majority of people reading this have mixed feelings at best. There are plenty of reasons to be stressed out around the holidays; not the least of which is the time the... -
Hanukkah . . . and JESUS!
December 03rd, 201009:28 AM ETBy Ann DunaganThis year, the dates for the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah are December 1st through 9th, 2010. In the history of Hanukkah; there are types and shadows that point to our Messiah, Jesus Christ. He is our Light of the World, and God desires for each of us to be lights for Him. Hanukkah . . . as a mission reminder: During December, it’s common to... -
The Obnoxious Child: When an "Audience" Makes Behavior Worse
December 01st, 201003:06 PM ETDoes your child’s behavior become more obnoxious, demanding and “smart-alecky” when he has an audience? Some kids just seem to “step up the show” as soon as their friends come over. You’ll see this happening with both kids who are occasionally out of line, and those who are obnoxious chronically. Chronically obnoxious kids often have a...
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