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Life Challenges • Testimony

From burnout to rejuvenation: How Kerith Retreats helped this pastoral couple discover rest

When Paul and Julie signed up for a Kerith Retreat in 2017, they were already on sabbatical from 20 years of ministry. Paul had a double role as lead pastor and executive pastor, and Julie helped lead worship along with supporting women’s and adop...

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50 games and activities to do with your kids

Playing games and doing activities with our kids is a fantastic opportunity to connect with them.

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Words that build trust in a marriage

The words we use can be a key factor in building trust. Here are a few examples of words and phrases that characteriz...

Marital conflict

Identify unhealthy conflict and learn new tools for being on the same team

Marriage • Anxiety

Living with anxiety: What you and your spouse need to know

In a marriage where only one spouse lives with anxiety, it can be difficult to navigate this dynamic together. How wi...

Marriage • Mental health

Autism in marriage

Because of the powerful guidance and support I received from Stephanie Holmes and others, I am able to offer these ti...

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Parenting • Boundaries

Teaching kids how to calm their emotions: The Stoplight Approach

Learn how the simple analogy of a traffic light can powerfully help your child – and you too!

Parenting • Anxiety

How do I help my shy child?

Shy children keep many thoughts bottled up – thoughts that could help him or her connect with others if only they wer...

Helping kids manage their emotions

Tips for building your child’s emotional intelligence

Parenting • Faith and parenting

Christmas activities that focus on Jesus

A collection of ideas from other families to help you keep your children focused on the reason for the Christmas season.

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Anxiety

What you need to know to feel equipped to live with your anxiety or help a loved one who struggles

Life Challenges • Boundaries

How to deal wisely with manipulative people

God won’t manipulate, control or coerce human beings into obedience. And neither should we. Here's what to do if some...

Life Challenges • Mental health

Unpacking the stigma of depression

My great concern is that a lot of people, because of this shame-based thinking about depression, fail to reach out an...

Life Challenges • Anxiety

What we can do with our anxiety during a pandemic

We are not in acute, sudden danger nor are most of us completely unable to function. But we may fall somewhere on the...

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Faith and Culture • Society and culture

A mosaic of Advent themes in the four Gospels

The four Gospels, as they relate the beginning and ending of Jesus' time on earth, combine to create a detailed mosai...

Faith and Culture • Society and culture

The women in Jesus' genealogy: An Advent reflection

The four women in Jesus’ genealogy stand out like beacons in a stream of male names. Who were these women? And why we...

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Stories past and present, revealing God’s sovereign hand in the church, the world and current affairs

Faith and Culture • World events

Celebrating a century of women's suffrage

The centennial of women's suffrage is worth commemorating. And it raises an awkward question: How could Western democ...

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