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December 12, 2022A Matter of Perspective
Sometimes when things don’t go our way we get upset. Changing our perspective on the situation may be all we need to calm down.
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The Lamb of God
Unlike ancient animal sacrifices at the temple, Jesus’ one-time sacrifice provided an all-time covering for sin! Pastor Chuck Swindoll spotlights this symbol of sacrifice, dependence, innocence, and meekness from selected Scriptures.
What it Means to Nurture Children
You nurture when you cultivate your children and help them know who they are. It's a bit like cultivating bamboo. You put a lot of work in and don't see many results at first but perseverance pays off!
The Need to Grow Up
There are few things cuter than the cluelessness of children. However, there are few things more tragic than an adult living a clueless life.
The Shepherd of the Sheep
One of Jesus' most stirring names is Shepherd. Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines this title as well as our role as Jesus’ sheep.
Old Habits Die Hard
Old habits are hard to break. Sometimes we do what is wrong inadvertently, but sometimes we know we’ve done wrong but because we’ve done it so long we don’t stop—even though we hurt ourselves and sometimes others.
Discovering Our Gifts
We all have special gifts and abilities from God. While it's good to venture out of our comfort zones, here's a humorous illustration of why we shouldn’t force people to go too far outside the area of their gifting.
Being There
Your child needs you to help know who he is. Parents, spend more time affirming and encouraging your child for what he does right than for disciplining and correcting for what he does wrong. Children get security from their parents to know who they are, to like who they are, and to be who they are.
“I Am the True Vine”
One of Jesus’ most vivid metaphors is of a vine and branches found in John 15:1–11. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unfolds the symbolism of the Father as the vinedresser, Jesus as the sustaining vine, and believers as the branches.
Are You Ready for Kids?
Raising kids is neither an easy task nor for the faint-hearted. Here are a few humorous tests to determine if you're ready for kids. New parent? You're going to love this LifeTrac!
