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Stand against bullying

Written by Paul Coughlin

From the seventh through the 12th grade, Josh dreaded going to school. Name-calling and cruel jokes from his peers undermined his self-esteem and his schoolwork. “It was impossible for me to learn,” he says.

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Speaking of sex

Written by Linda Klepacki

Few things in God’s creation are as personal as sexuality. When such subjects are taught in school, it’s understandable that parents may feel the need to protect their children.

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Daily doses of God

Written by Michelle Cox

“Dear God, this is the darkest valley I’ve ever walked through,” seven-year-old Carter prayed.

His mom choked back a laugh.

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Walls of protection

Written by Dr. Tim Kimmel

Chalk it up to a middle class with more discretionary income or simply the mega-trend toward specialization, but more and more of us are hiring other people to do things that used to be our responsibility.

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Walking in my Father's footsteps

Written by Kurt Bruner

Early in the morning of July 25, 1990, I became something God has always been — a father. It happened again two, seven and 10 years later when my other children came along.

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