77 Ways Your Family Can Make A Difference

Serving others is a vital part of the Christian life. Time and again Christ demonstrated the importance of putting others first and giving what we can to help those less fortunate. As adults, we recognize the importance of instilling these values in our children and youth, but simply telling them to love their neighbor isn’t enough; to leave a lasting impression, they need to see and experience love in action.77 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference is an easy-to-use resource that parents can use to cultivate compassion in their children and engage their family in acts of service. Filled with suggestions, activities, Bible verses, and topics for discussion, this re-usable manual inspires families to look for ways to make the world a better place by making a difference in the lives of others.Features include:Creative activities that can be adapted to fit your unique familyService ideas for a variety of budgetsBible verses at the end of each activity to help children connect the practical aspects of God’s truth to their livesInteractive discussion questions to help teens understand the importance of each activity and correlate it to God’s WordSuggestions that encourage whole families—parents, kids, grandparents, and other relatives—to spend time together as they practice biblical servanthoodIn addition to families, these ideas and activities can be easily adapted to use with youth groups, Sunday School classes, home school curriculums, small-groups, and church-wide community projects.

Every stage of parenting presents its own challenges, but raising teens and young adults can be a unique time that many are unprepared for. In Legacy of Love: Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Teens and Young Adults, Kimberly Hahn draws from Proverbs 31 to help families navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood. Topics in Legacy of Love include developing compassion for the poor and undertaking works of mercy, friendship and courtship, and growing into new relationships with in-laws and extended family. Perfect for personal or group use, Legacy of Love will help you foster fruitful and lasting relationships with your children as they grow into young men and women.

The De-Stress Diva's Guide to Life When you feel stressed out, you don't have the time or energy to completely overhaul every aspect of your life. You need help for what's bothering you right now—and you need it right away! You need the De-Stress Diva. In this book, America's De-Stress Diva Ruth Klein gives you proven strategies for overcoming seventy-seven common stressors, with practical tips and techniques that you can put to work immediately to rebalance and re-energize your life. The De-Stress Diva understands the many stress points women encounter in juggling work, family, and friends. She has helped countless women overcome the stressful situations that affect them most to bring more joy into their lives, and now she can do the same for you. The De-Stress Diva's easy-to-follow tips enable you to conquer stressors with the help of: Aromatherapy, yoga, massage, and meditation Diet, supplements, and herbs Organizational and time management skills So the next time you're angry with your boss or have so much to do you don't know where to start, don't panic—read The De-Stress Diva's Guide to Life and take immediate action to relieve your stress and become healthier, happier, and more relaxed. You deserve it!

Growing up can be difficult for tweens and parents. Emotions can run hot and cold, and if families aren’t strengthened along the way, they may not be able to handle the extremes. Now youth leaders can help the young teens in their group deal with their wildly fluctuating feelings and relate positively to their parents and siblings. Activities and exercises get teens thinking about how they can let God reign over their emotions and their families. Uncommon puts it all together for youth leaders.

Includes bibliography and indexes / subject, personal author, corporate author, title, and media index.

Includes bibliography and indexes / subject, personal author, corporate author, title, and media index.