Family Foundations: Building a Strong Family (Part 3 of 3)

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By Bryn S. Elliott (If you haven’t already, make sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 in this series)  Disregarding God’s standard of morality creates confusion at the core of who we are and the basics of what is right and what is wrong. God is straightforward. In the Bible, He tells us […]

How a Marred Image of the Father Impacts Families

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“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:4-6) “For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on […]

How Can Fathers Connect With Their Children?

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“For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.” (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12) A Father’s Greatest Calling Children are our greatest blessing from the Lord, and how we […]

5 Ways to Cultivate Intimacy With Christ During the Holidays

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By The M46 Team Remembering Jesus is something that’s important for every season of our lives. However, God made the natural world operate with distinct seasons and He loves the changes that come with different weather patterns and landscape alterations. The season of Christmas is a time to remember Jesus in deeply meaningful ways.  Although […]

How to Create Christ-centered Traditions with Your Family This Christmas

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By The M46 Team As we gather as believers in Jesus to celebrate his birth over the Christmas holiday, we have the privilege of creating special moments that can be practiced each year and can help build strong connections between parents, children, siblings, and friends. Family traditions can be powerful, bond-building activities that create a […]