Not long ago, a couple asked me to meet with their son who was having trouble finding direction for his future. He’d become uninterested in his studies – it was difficult for him to recognize how his school projects and assignments could matter to him in the future.

When I asked him what issues he was interested in, he began talking excitedly about what problems he’d love to tackle. Together we brainstormed some specific ways that his courses and assignments were equipping him to face these challenges. By being able to recognize the value in his learning, he found an effective motivation and did much better in school.

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Start With the Heart

You know the feeling. Whether it’s bribery, yelling or threats of punishment you didn’t mean, simply reacting to your kids never feels good. But if you can learn to act intentionality, you’ll feel proud of your parenting and be amazed at the results. Dr. Kathy Koch will teach you proven strategies for training your child’s heart. She’ll help you move your child from, “I can’t, I won’t,” to “I can, I will and I did.” 

Freedom From Pornography

The first time I heard someone talk seriously about pornography was at a college chapel service. In front of the entire student body, a friend confessed his addiction and shared that Jesus had “set him free.” I was engaged at the time and thought how glad I was that my future husband didn’t struggle with porn.

Nick, my fiancé, came from a Christian family. He always led the two of us in prayer and devotions. We were preparing for a life of ministry together. He never pressured me physically. In fact, he waited months to even hold my hand or kiss me.

Not long after that chapel service, we went out for coffee. Before we got out of the car, Nick said, “I need to tell you something.” 

Jumanji: The Next Level
(PG-13)

School friends Spencer, Martha, Fridge and Bethany arrange to meet up over Christmas break. They find themselves once again sucked into the magical and dangerous video game world of Jumanji – only this time Spencer’s octogenarian Grandpa Eddie gets pulled in, too.