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Which of the following words is negative: love, warmth, laughter, discipline? The answer is none. Contrary to what many people think, discipline is not a negative word. Discipline comes from the Greek word that means “to train.” The post Discipline and the Five Love Languages of Children appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Jesus said to his disciples, “My soul is deeply grieved to the point of death. Remain here and keep watch with me.” Then He prayed, “My father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, yet not as I will but as Thou wilt.” How did spending time in prayer prepare Jesus for what was ahead? What was the cup He wanted to pass from Him? How did Jesus suffer for our sins? Why did He do this for us? The post Family Shield’s Easter Special appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

How do we help our children and youth understand the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ? What are some Lenten and Easter activities that we can do with our children? Join us today as I interview Krista Young on ... More The post Lenten and Easter Activities for Children and Families appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Many Christian teenagers journey through life in today’s world without much thought about their faith. How can parents teach teens to share the Gospel with effectiveness in our secular culture? How can we train our teens to defend their faith ... More The post Teaching Teens to Defend Their Faith appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Terri was 19 years old when her father suddenly died in a car accident, and she had a serious relationship end. She didn’t know how to grieve those losses. She says, “During that time in my life I was an ... More The post A Birth Mother’s Story appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

How do you deal with conflict? Do you run and hide when it occurs and just keep ignoring it; or do you explode in anger when conflict happens your life? Both of these are inappropriate ways to deal with conflict. Why not learn how to respond to conflict Biblically? The post Resolving Conflicts Biblically appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What do you know about Native Americans? Did you know that there are 2.9 Million American Indians and Alaska natives in the United States? Or that Indian youth have the highest rate of suicide among all ethnic groups in the United States? The post Reaching Native American Indians for Christ appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

When grief and loss enter our life it can knock the wind out of us. Grief can come from broken relationships, the loss of a job, dashed hopes and dreams, divorce, or the death of a loved one. The post Hope When Your Heart Breaks appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

The Bible tells us Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It also tells us Satan is the father of lies and the god of this world. Why does the Church avoid the topic of Satan, evil spirits and spiritual warfare today? How does Satan masquerade as an angel of light? As Christians what can we do when we feel under attack? The post Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Christians and Muslims live side-by-side in the United States, yet we know very little about each other's beliefs. What do Muslims believe and teach? Who was Muhammad? What is the Quran? What do Muslims think of the Bible? What do Muslims believe about Jesus? The post Introduction to Islam appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

How can Christians prepare to witness to those who ask them about the hope they have in Christ? Why is gentleness and respect so important? Join us today on Family Shield – our topic is Jumpstart Your Witness. My guest ... More The post Jumpstart Your Witness appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

How do we find identity and meaning in today’s world? What does it mean to be loved and sent? Why do so many non-Christians have misperceptions about Christianity and how can we address them? Join us today as I interview ... More The post Loved and Sent appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Every person who has ever lived has wondered about the place beyond mortality. Shakespeare called it the undiscovered country. God’s word tells us about our souls — our bodies in heaven. What happens at the moment of death? Will we ... More The post Heaven–The Undiscovered Country appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Do you have a family member or friend who is a Mormon that you want to share your faith with? How do you begin? What are some do’s and do not’s for witnessing to a Mormon? Join us today as ... More The post Do’s and Do not’s When Witnessing to Mormons appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

An unfamiliar car parks near your house and two nice-looking people approach your front door. Your doorbell rings and after exchanging some pleasantries your unexpected guests offer you literature from the Watchtower Society. What will you say? What should you say? The post Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What do cuddly purple dinosaurs, an ark with long necked giraffes, abortion, cave formations millions of years old, fossil fuels, dragon legends, and stars a billion light years away have in common? How is the teaching of evolution impacting our ... More The post Creationism vs. Evolution appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

You’ve heard about parties but have you ever considered organizing a block party for outreach? How could your church or church group organize a block party and use it to share the Gospel and reach individuals and families for Christ? ... More The post Block Parties for Outreach appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

We praise the Lord that Jesus was born and is our Savior from sin, death, and the power of the devil. We pray you have a wonderful Christmas. What does the Bible say about what happened in the days, months, and years after Jesus Christ was born? What does the Bible say beyond Christmas? The post Beyond Christmas–What Does the Bible Say? appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Transitions occur in everyone's lives; they often mean big changes. These transitions can cause feelings of joy, anxiety and fear. Marriages can also face transitions in today's world. They can cause conflict and challenges. Today we'll discuss transitions in marriage. The post Transition in Marriage appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Why does the New Testament have all the long geneologies in it? What does the book of Matthew say about the birth of Christ? And how does this compare to Isaiah 7:14 that says “Therefore the Lord Himself will give ... More The post Family Shield Christmas Special appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.