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How can we help our children learn to be grateful? Why can we impart what we do not possess ourselves? If we want to grow grateful children we need to learn to be a grateful parent, and that means genuine ... More The post Growing Grateful Kids appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is fear? How is it different from anxiety? How can we help family, friends, and those in our community that are afraid or overly anxious due to the Corona virus, a serious illness, a job loss, a move, or ... More The post Dealing with Fear and Anxiety appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Cults are flourishing across America. Chances are you’ve encountered one, perhaps even know someone who is involved in a cult. Can you discuss knowledgeably the differences between Christianity and the teachings of Mormonism or Jehovah’s Witnesses? Prior to 1850 cultists ... More The post The Challenge of the Cults appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Are Satan and evil spirits real? Do they really want to harm us? Intriguing questions for some, frightening questions for others. What should Christians believe about Satan and evil spirits? What schemes does Satan use and how can we respond? ... More The post 2000 Demons–No Match for My Savior appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is Adult & Teen Challenge? How does it help individuals struggling with addiction to become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive? How does it help men, women, and teens who struggle with substance abuse? ... More The post Dealing with Drug Addiction appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Is religious freedom a thing of the past? What does religious freedom mean in today’s world? Can we still speak up about our faith and live it out publicly? Today some Christians think they must keep silent about their faith ... More The post Religious Freedom and our Schools appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Why is it important for families to set goals together? How do you get your entire family on board to achieve the goals? Why is goal setting a collaborative process, and what are some of the goals you might set? ... More The post Setting Family and Personal Goals appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Think about your feet for a moment. What were the most beautiful feet you ever saw? Was it your new baby’s tiny feet? When did you ever play This Little Piggy with your child or grandchild’s feet? Those little feet ... More The post Beautiful Feet: Serve and Witness appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Just before his arrest, Jesus took Peter, James, and John into the Garden of Gethsemane and asked them to stay and keep watch with Him. Then Jesus went a little beyond them, fell on his face, and prayed, “My father, ... More The post The Family Shield Easter Special: The Suffering of Christ–Its Meaning for You and Your Family appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What does your church do to involve families during Lent? What do you do at home to help your children understand what Jesus has done for them? What resources related to Lent and Easter do you use? Join us today ... More The post Lenten Activities for Families and the Church appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What can we learn from courageous leaders of the past? Who are some of those leaders? How do we learn to be effective leaders in our homes, the church, and in the community? What are some of the traits of ... More The post Be a Strong and Courageous Leader appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Siblings sometimes get along and at other times they don’t. Do you have siblings? Have you ever argued and fought with your siblings? Can these arguments help siblings learn how to get along with each other? What should parents do ... More The post Sibling Rivalry appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Have you lost a loved one? Whether the loss was a long illness or a tragic accident people who lose loved ones go through a grieving process. After someone we love dies each person handles grief in their own way. ... More The post Life After Loss appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Genesis 1:1 says in the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth, yet in today’s world there’s a great debate going on between those who believe God created the world and those that believe in evolution. What is the ... More The post Creationism vs. Evolution appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses? What are some of the unique teachings and practices of the Jehovah’s Witnesses that make it hard for Christians to witness to them? Have you tried to share the Gospel with Jehovah’s Witnesses but feel like ... More The post Getting Through to Jehovah’s Witnesses: Approaching Bible Discussions in Unexpected Ways appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Have you ever been in conflict? How should we respond when conflict occurs in the home, at work, or in our church? And why is forgiveness such an important part of the process of reconciliation? Join us today as I ... More The post Resolving Conflict in Today’s World appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Depression affects one in every five people during their lifetime. It’s an illness that can affect the entire body, not only the mind. Depression affects people from all ages,  races,economic groups and genders. It is the most common mental disorder. ... More The post Dealing with Depression appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is faith formation for children and youth? Why is it important that parents teach their children who God is and what He’s done for them? What advice would you have for parents that want to begin Christ-centered family devotions ... More The post Family Devotions for the Home appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Sandra Tanner was raised as a Mormon and is the great-great granddaughter of Brigham Young. When she started college she began asking questions in a Mormon religious instructional class because she was having doubts about the Church of Jesus Christ ... More The post Why I Left the Mormon Church appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Maybe you’ve tried to share your faith with a loved one or friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness but don’t understand their teachings and beliefs. They believe themselves to be Christian but actually proclaim a false Christ and a false ... More The post Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.