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Have you ever lost a loved one? If so, you’ve dealt with the grieving process. What are the various dimension of grieving? Why do we say that everyone grieves differently? What should we do when we’re grieving, and how can ... More The post Dealing with Grief appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

This is Coreen Jander, your host for today. My guest for today is Arlene Pellicane, author of Parents Rising: Eight Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What's Right. Arlene has written seven books and has appeared on the Today Show, Focus on the Family, and Fox and Friends among other major media outlets. The post Parents Rising appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Would you agree with me that Christ-centered family ministry is needed today more than ever before? You don't need to look far to understand why Family Shield's work is needed. God's Word and Christianity are under attack. Biblical marriage is under attack. Life issues are under attack. God's Word tells us as Christians that we must stand firm, from Ephesians 6:14, and use God's Word, which is the sword of the Spirit. The post Take Up the Full Armor of God appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Divorce effects every aspect of your life, emotional, spiritual, and physical. According to Donna Pyle, author of Without This Ring, it feels like amputation without anesthetic. Probably the hardest part to grasp about the whole process of divorce is wondering what happened to the person you thought you married, the plans you made together, and the dreams you shared. The post Without This Ring appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by those who question Christianity? You may know the frustration that can come upon us when we’re not able to answer tough questions unbelievers ask about God and the Christian faith. You know what you ... More The post Defending Christianity appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Conflict is one of the most destructive forces on earth; it instigates war, it divides families, it destroys marriages., it can make the workplace unbearable, and it can wreak havoc in the church. How do we learn to deal with conflict Biblically? The post Dealing with Conflict appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Why did Stephen Becker become a Mormon and then later leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints? What do Mormons believe and teach that are in conflict with Christianity and God's Word? The post An Ex-Mormon Shares His Story appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

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 Two appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

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.