
Gentleness
The eastern bluebird makes its home in the fence posts and tree stumps of the central and eastern United States. Its beautiful song, provision of food for its young, and commitment of time and attention to the incubation of eggs demonstrate the gentleness of the parent toward its family.
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Showing personal care and concern in meeting the needs of others (I Thessalonians 2:7)

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“So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only,…
2021
First-Class Fathering

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“God sometimes makes us manage what we say we can’t do; He calls us to lean harder through all He…
2021
Enlarged in a Time like This

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For generations, eagles have ridden on the wings of the wind. Revivals, too, have ridden the “winds” of the Holy…
2021
Life Principles from the Golden Eagle

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Perhaps you wish you could change people. In this message, Mark Wilkes shares how he had this same desire! A…
2021
Take Responsibility

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Every individual encounters disappointment to one degree or another, even with those they know and love the most. Jack Lezza,…
2021
Going from Grief to Gratitude

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The enemy of our souls is alive and active today. He strives to make our situation seem dark and hopeless….
2020
Preparing for Battle

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Does the thought of witnessing fill you with uncertainty and dread? How might that fear be alleviated if you knew…
2019
Sharing Jesus Without Fear

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In Christ, genuine love can become second nature. The joy of the Lord can be your strength. Peace, patience, kindness—in…
2019
Partaking of His Divine Nature

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“Who really is the richest man in the world?” The Lord’s answer to Gil Bates’ question became a life message…
2019
Who is the Richest Man in the World?

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Fathers reflect what God is like to their children, and one attribute of our heavenly Father is that He is…
2019
An Epitaph to Live For

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Teasing, sarcasm, poking, and provoking do not win children’s hearts. Yet this wrong side of humor persists in families. Tim…
2019
The Danger of Teasing

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What father hasn’t been inspired by the family portrait shown in chapter 6 of Deuteronomy? Under this high bar of…
2018
How to Lead Your Family to the Word

How to Make Family Devotions Meaningful
Rick Warner6 Likes
As the spiritual leader of your family, you may wonder how you can discuss heart issues with your children without…
2018
How to Make Family Devotions Meaningful

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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar recognize God’s grace to them through the high school years. They share some of the…
2018
How to Prepare for Your Future

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It didn’t make sense. The way to get out was to get in? Condescending to enter into the problems of…
How to Get in the “Mud Puddle” With Your Spouse

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Many books are written about how to lead. When Peter Magnuson ran a query on leadership titles in Amazon, it…
2019
Leadership God’s Way

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“We’re not a perfect family” is no excuse for intentionally allowing distractions into our lives and the lives of those…
2018
Desiring the Lord to Cleanse Your Home

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Do you notice other people? Do you realize God rejoices to be with you and He is ready to become…
2012
Eight Factors of Being Relatable

The Six Most Important Relationships in a Girl’s Life
Duggar Family44 Likes
In this special two-part student session for young ladies, you will be reminded of just how practical it is to…
2012
The Six Most Important Relationships in a Girl’s Life

How to be the Father You Always Wanted to Be
Gil & Kelly Bates10 Likes
Treat your children the way you treat other people’s children. Don’t leave the responsibility of devotions to your wife. Ask…
2018
How to be the Father You Always Wanted to Be

Gratitude: Alignment & Fellowship
Dr. Lew Sterrett10 Likes
What do you do if you have a colt that only wants to play and eat chocolate? That colt isn’t…
2018
Gratitude: Alignment & Fellowship

Marriage, Communication, and Friendship
Steve & Megan Scheibner13 Likes
Dr. Steve Scheibner and his wife Megan want to see you succeed where it matters most: at home. Their experience…
2018
Marriage, Communication, and Friendship

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As Director of the ALERT program for young men, Marv Behr is especially qualified to speak at a Father-Son Conference!…
2018
What I’ve Learned En Route

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With the need we have today for unity in the church and harmony in the family, you would conclude that…
2017
Biblically Handling Conflict Resolution

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Maybe, right now where there should be joy in your heart, there is pain. Maybe where there should be unreserved…
2015
A Gallon of Joy (A Message on Forgiveness)

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As much as I may want God’s truth in my life, I may not be able to live it out….
2015
Exposing the Lies of the Enemy in the Life of a Young Woman

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When Gil Bates humbled himself and started to see himself the way his wife and children did, he knew a…
2017
How to Recognize the Destroyer in Your Home

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As Tim Tomlinson says, talking at people requires them only to listen; asking questions, however, requires them to think and…
2018
The Bible Teacher

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The last time your son or daughter asked you a question, it probably wasn’t at a convenient time for you…
When Your Children Ask Hard Questions

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Another title for this message could well be “The Mystery of the Messy Room.” Who wants to admit to having…
2016
Be in the Light

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There are many ways we can allow perfectionism to come in and replace the relationships we are supposed to have…
2017
Grace Sufficient

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How exciting to find out what God has put in our children’s hearts! Uncertain, definitely. But as we approach it…
2000
Apprenticeship Planning Guide (Explanation and Theory)

Some Practical Truths to Strengthen Your First Year of Marriage
Gil & Kelly Bates16 Likes
What are some things we can focus on as a couple to keep the marriage a we-centered marriage instead of…
2016
Some Practical Truths to Strengthen Your First Year of Marriage

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Down through the ages many techniques have been suggested for “the furtherance of the Gospel”. Roger Magnuson helps us to…
2002
Being Always Ready to Give An Answer

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The unsaved may not ever read God’s specific revelation, the Bible. His general revelation however is a constant source of…
2016
Creation Evangelism

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II Timothy 2 was Paul’s advice to a young pastor. The encouragement it contains however can apply directly to parenting….
2016
What Your Wife and Kids Need Most From You

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God has put in the hearts of men to be noble instead of normal. Rather than withdrawing, we are called…
2004
Session 1: Your Noble Calling

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Have you ever been disappointed or discouraged with your “disciples”? Did it seem to you they would never become what…
2003
Motivating Others to Faith and Achievement

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God’s thoughts far exceed our own thoughts and expectations. Logically, we know that. What then might God use to open…
1995
How to Use Irritations to Overcome Anger

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There’s a lot going on for pastors these days. A single congregation represents so many needs. Various topics need addressed….
Pastoring in an “Out of Season Time”

Session 1: The Complement, the Curse and the Cure
Mike & Connie Walsh21 Likes
Mike Walsh found his “complement” in his wife, Connie. Newlyweds for only seven months in 1980, they attended a Basic…
Session 1: The Complement, the Curse and the Cure

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Unity is something God gives. Rather than feeling the pressure to agree it’s amazing what can happen when two separate…
A Communication Method

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The ATI Wisdom Booklets provide a unique way for families to grow closer together. Apart, learning can take place, and there…
The Basics of How to Use the Wisdom Booklets

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How do we keep the joy of the Lord in our homes? The answer is: many things! Just as there…
Raising 19 Kids and Counting

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Building on Part 1, Chris and Anne Hogan share testimonies of how the Lord has enabled couples to relax and…
Real-8-able: 8 Skills of Highly Relatable People, Part 2

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It is a special thing these days to have eight children and keep the hearts of each of them. As…
Lessons Learned from the Legacy of My Father

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The variety of methods, customs, analogies, words and works through which God has prepared people groups for the Gospel of…
Developing a Heart for God’s Ways

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As a parent, sharing the love that I have received involves everything I am as a person. God is a…
I Believe in Loving People

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The surrendered Christian life is one of praising the Lord. Praise is the forgotten weapon in the Christian’s arsenal in…
Surrender, Consecration, and Enlistment

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What does the high road to failure look like? Jenny Speed paints a tragically vivid picture of how this destructive…
The High Road to Failure
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