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Raising children to know and love Jesus in today's world is a joy, a privilege, and a challenge. Parenting is the most important job you will ever have. How can we maintain a Christ-centered home while juggling jobs, sports, school, and community activities? We find the answer when we rely upon God's power for help, not our own or the world's. The post Go First Into the Home–Part One appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

God’s plan for the family is that children will be raised by a loving and involved mother and father. Statistics document that children with active and involved fathers are more confident, better able to deal with frustration, gain independence in ... More The post Family Shield Father’s Day Special appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

I tried to study the Bible but couldn’t understand it. How do we study God’s Word so we get the most out of it? Today’s study will help introduce you to God’s Word and help you grow in faith. You ... More The post Introduction to God and His Word appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Do you believe technology is bringing your children and family closer together, or creating a greater distance? How can a parent know if their child is involved with too much screen time? The post Social Media and Today’s Children appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

As far as the East is from the West, so far does He remove our transgressions from us. We thank God that the Lord forgives us for all our sins, but sometimes we have trouble forgiving people who offend us. ... More The post Forgiveness appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Islam is growing rapidly in the United States. Why is it so urgent for Christians to get informed about Islam? What are some of the common misunderstandings about Islam? What about the question of whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Do we? What do Muslims believe about the Koran? What are some of the dos and don'ts for us to keep in mind when striking up a friendship with a Muslim or trying to share the faith? The post Comparing Islam and Christianity appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Why did God create mothers? What joys and challenges to moms experience as they raise their children? What's it like for a working mom to become a stay-at-home mom? Why are mothers important throughout their child's lives, and how can we celebrate moms? The post Mothers are Important appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Why does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints build and utilize Mormon temples throughout the world? Are Mormon temples Biblical? Why or why not? Why do they build them, and what happens inside Mormon temples? The post Let’s Learn About Mormon Temples appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

How can the average Christian dialogue with gay, transgender, or heterosexuals who believe the Christian viewpoint on these issues are wrong? What should we say? What shouldn't we say? Join us today as I interview Joe Dallas. Joe is a former gay activist and the author of seven books on sexuality from a Biblical perspective. The post Communicating and Witnessing to Homosexuals appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses leave the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society? Join us today as I interview Charles Smith, an ex Jehovah’s Witness. We’ll learn what it was like growing up as a Witness, and how knowing the Christ of ... More The post Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Leave? appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

How do we stop abuse of children and family violence? Family Resource Center of St. Louis has been working on prevention and treatment for all forms of child abuse and neglect for 42 years. Join us today as we learn ... More The post Dealing with Abuse of Children and Family Violence appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

At the moment of Jesus’ death, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. What does the tearing of the curtain in the temple mean? How many days ... More The post After the Resurrection appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What do Jehovah's Witnesses teach and believe that's different from the Body of Christ? Why would an active Jehovah's Witness decide to leave the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society? Why does leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses cause family conflict? And why are some ex-Jehovah's Witnesses disfellowshipped? The post Jehovah’s Witnesses appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Where do parents go for help when they suspect that their child is taking drugs? What signs and symptoms should we watch for? How can parents find resources that will help? And what should we do when we know our child is on drugs? The post Dealing with Drugs appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

“And these words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your sons and daughters, and talk to them when you sit in your house and when you walk by ... More The post Reaching Millennials and Involving Them in Congregations appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is Pentecost? Why do Christians believe Pentecost represents the birth of the church? What happened at Pentecost? What languages, or tongues, did the apostles and disciples speak in, and what did they say? Why is the Holy Spirit so important to us as Christians? The post Pentecost appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

The soaring divorce rate indicates that great marriages don’t just happen. All couples have conflict and disagreements. How do couples learn to fight fair and communicate effectively? Join us today as we discuss handling conflict and fighting fair. My guest ... More The post Conflict in Marriage appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is spiritual warfare? How can Christians learn to stand firm and put on the full armor of God? How do we learn to resist the schemes of the devil and serve the Lord in all circumstances? Join us today ... More The post Dealing with Spiritual Warfare appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What causes Christians who believe in Jesus to seemingly give up hope and take their own lives? How is mental illness involved? Why do so many people assume that Christians who commit suicide have lost their faith in Christ and ... More The post The Challenge of Suicide appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Recently someone asked me why Family Shield Ministries exists. Another way to say this is why do we do what we do? It’s simple — it’s all about Jesus. Today we’ll talk about Jesus, who He is, and what He’s ... More The post It’s All About Jesus appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.