The Kingdom-Driven Family

Building a Home That Serves Christ and His Kingdom

Spina bifida is a diagnosis expectant parents do not want to hear regarding their unborn child.  Statistically, after Downs Syndrome, this condition comes in a close second when it comes to reasons for abortion.  But, is it true that children with spina bifida would be better off dead rather than live with a significant disability?  …

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How can it be that someone who is “saved” can act so contrary to the clear commandments of God? What can you say about someone who professes a faith in Jesus Christ, but who fails to learn or apply His law-word? Jesus never said, “You will know them by their professions of faith.” What He …

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Facing the future regarding aging parents or children with disabilities can be daunting. With Obamacare looming as a threat to individual choice and preference, what should families do? In this podcast interview, Andrea Schwartz chats with attorney Jerri Lynn Ward regarding the current issues facing families in the area of healthcare, and why putting off …

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The dictionary defines frustration as: the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.  Frustration can be a huge source of stress in anyone’s life, but among parents of a growing family, it can wear out both mother and father and result in unnecessary conflict. When the expectations …

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One of God’s greatest blessings is that parents have “special” eyes for their children, seeing their strengths and weaknesses.  What do you do when you realize that your children are gifted in a unique way?  How do you encourage them without producing a prideful brat? In this podcast interview, Andrea Schwartz chats with the Twyla …

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Why is it understood that to be a good mechanic, physician, or pilot, it takes preparation and training?  Yet, when it comes to running a household, all-too-many women think they will figure it out as they go along. In this podcast interview, neurodevelopmentalist Kay Ness talks about ways to better manage a Kingdom-drive family in …

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My nearsightedness can be easily be traced to my father, whose myopia was genetically passed on to me. It has been said that if a person is deficient in one of his senses, the other ones are sometimes amplified to make up for it. Well, that may explain why I have a heightened olfactory sense.  …

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Many women claim that they are just too busy to put serious reading into their schedules. By serious reading, I mean books on a variety of subjects that will improve a woman’s ability to run her household better. A woman’s response to a problem or crisis that arises in her household will be enhanced to …

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