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Traits of Successful Adoptive Families, by Debi A. Grebenik

The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges -- and magnificent views of God's grace all along the way. Without preparation, this journey can be more than challenging. With awareness and planning, the journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings and healing for all involved. Here are a few things you will need for a successful adoption journey.

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Defending Your Marriage From External Stressors, by Dr. Harold L. Arnold, Jr.

Rebuild! As I listened to the married couples gathered at the monthly marriage fellowship, the word "rebuild" kept coming to my mind. While some of the couples were paragons of strength, others were floundering in troubled marriages.

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Successfully Handle Behavior Problems, by Shana Schutte

If you could enlist one person to help you raise your kids, who would it be? A super nanny? A parenting coach? How about an expert child psychologist?

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The Role of Friendship in Marriage, by Alyson Weasley

Meghan and Pete fell madly in love at their small Midwestern college. When they weren't in class, or working their respective jobs, they spent every waking moment together. After just a few months, the couple began to dance around the subject of marriage. A year later they made a commitment to one another before God and their friends and families.

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Becoming a Family of Purpose, by Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Dennis and Barbara have been married for 35 years and live near Little Rock, Arkansas. They have six children and more than a dozen grandchildren.

When was the last time you thought about how your family can grow in Christ and make a difference for the kingdom? Don't wait any longer.

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What Are Your Kids Thinking?, by Elisabeth K. Corcoran

The other night while putting my eleven-year-old man-of-few-words son to bed, I asked him, "How's your life going, bud?"

He replied, "What do you mean?"

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Emotional Development, by Veola Vasquez

Mark and Jenny are about to have their first child. They have done everything they can to prepare for their new infant. To care for their baby's physical needs, they have diapers, formula and outfits in all sizes. To stimulate their baby cognitively, they have colorful toys and classical music. They also finally finished childbirth classes. They are ready! Read More

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God's Promise About Children, by Bruce Lackey

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6)

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School Choice, by Jim Mhoon

Do not train children to learn by force or harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each. - Plato

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How Do I Teach My Kids to Handle Peer Pressure?, by Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Outside the guidance we continue to have at home, nothing will influence our children as much as the choice of their friends. The Bible speaks pointedly about the power of the people we spend time. Paul wrote: "Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals'" (1 Corinthians 15:33).

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