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Mission-Minded Families . . . in February

February 01st, 201102:08 PM ET

By Ann Dunagan

February holidays provide great outreach opportunities and ideas for MISSION-MINDED FAMILIES. As we learn about Valentines Day, Chinese New Year, President's Day, and Black History Month, we can teach our children about God's love for all people, our need to pray for Christians who are being persecuted, and the importance of sharing the God...
A Mission-Minded Christmas Story: "I Gave Myself"

December 22nd, 201009:31 PM ET

By Ann Dunagan

It 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...
The Purpose for Christmas is His PRESENCE!

December 13th, 201003:54 PM ET

By Ann Dunagan

MISSION-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 ET

By 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...
Hanukkah . . . and JESUS!

December 03rd, 201009:28 AM ET

By Ann Dunagan

This 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...
A Mission Thought for Thanksgiving!

November 25th, 201008:26 AM ET

By Ann Dunagan

“Why should anyone go back to the table for second’s or third’s, before everyone’s had a first helping?” — Imagine your whole family sitting down for a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner. All of the relatives are eager to eat . . . but as you survey Grandma’s extra-long dining room table, complete with all the extension-pieces b...
Training Our Kids to Be Thankful

November 04th, 201007:29 AM ET

By Ann Dunagan

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's a perfect time to remind our families about the importance of being grateful to God for His blessings and to train our children to be thankful. But as parents, it's not always easy. "Hey, that's not fair! You already got one-and-a-half more pieces than me!" Our 11-year-old glared at ...
Family MISSION Ideas for EASTER

April 02nd, 201011:55 AM ET

By Ann Dunagan

JESUS IS ALIVE!!! It's Easter weekend, and when could be a more appropriate time for our families to step-out of our comfort-zones, and perhaps make a "sacrifice" to share the Good News of JESUS with our relatives, friends, and neighbors? As we remember the Passover, the Cross, and the Empty Tomb (and as we busy ourselves with the fun festivities...
St. Patrick's Day GREEN means GO!

February 28th, 201008:27 PM ET

By Ann Dunagan

For many people, St. Patrick's Day is nothing more than a holiday to commemorate the traditions of Ireland. People wear "Irish" green; stores decorate with shamrocks, leprechauns, and rainbows; and restaurants feature meals of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes, or green-colored mint milkshakes. To others, March 17th is a day to gratify the flesh: ...
Sharing God's LOVE . . . on Valentine's Day!

February 12th, 201010:45 AM ET

By Ann Dunagan

Valentine's Day is a great time of the year to encourage our children to share their faith in Jesus Christ with friends and family members. Valentine's cards for classmates, neighbors, or relatives can include references to God's love, or kind comments about prayer. Because this holiday is named after two early Chrsitian martrys, it is also a ...

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