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In this “From The Archives” episode, we revisit this popular series entitled Seven Vital Steps to Building a Christian Family, based on Deuteronomy 6. God charged Israel to live distinctly from surrounding culture and to actively pass that faith down to children and grandchildren. This is a multi-generational, slow-built process rather than a quick fix. Step One: The Fear of the Lord Psalm 33:8, Psalm 33:18, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 1:7, 1:29, 8:13, 10:27, 14:27 — Fearing God is tied ...

Dave and Bethlie finish up the second part of this Overcoming Challenging Events series. 3. Keep growing Only God can bring beauty out of ashes Satan wants to increase the ash heap God wants to grow beauty from the ash heap He does it as we grow in Him Stay in the Word Read it daily Listen to it read aloud You Version Blue letter bible Etc Pray a lot Keep trusting God Remind yourself of truth Sin is bad Sin is the reason for all the wrong in the world God is good God is continually wo...

In this episode, Dave and Bethlie launch a new mini-series on overcoming the challenging events of life. Whether it's the death of a loved one, a church split, a battle with cancer, or the pain of divorce we all encoutner challenging events. Part 1 of this mini series focuses on the importance of maintaining daily rhythms and staying connected both spiritually, and relationally, and through honest conversation. Even when everything in you wants to shut down. What do we mean by challenging event...

We're finishing this mini-series on Overcoming Pitfalls of Family and Ministry! 3. Please God wholeheartedly In ministry we were/are all in We served as a family We have gone soul winning as a family We have sung as a family We have worshiped as a family We have sat together as a family in church We have had family devotions We have had long talks about life and godliness We have prayed together and seen God do great things as a result In family we were/are all in We have Trained - it n...

So how do you overcome the pitfalls of family and ministry? Dave and Bethlie make three suggestions: Have ONE priority GOD IS EVERYTHING I know that we are taught that Family is First Bethlie and I perhaps take a different approach Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all these things will be added unto you. All these things: Refers to God’s blessings and favor and provisions The kingdom of God encompasses all of our Christian lives and responsibilities Our walk with God ...

We're wrapping up this Overcoming Fear series! 6. Fear can be overcome It takes power It takes love It takes a sound mind

Part 2 of our Overcoming Series! Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to receive our NEW KIY Magazine! Part 2 4. Fear is caused By Temperament traits By Childhood experiences Basic needs aren’t met Love Understanding Acceptance Overprotective parents Dominating parents By a traumatic experience By Anger By Sin A guilty conscience By lack of Faith Unbelief is failing to trust God Unbelief is also trusting in something besides God Ultimately by Selfishness - the basic cause of ...

We're continuing our Overcoming series and beginning a new topic, fear. Fear is universal Adam and Eve experienced fear in the garden Farther we go from God and the more disobedient we are, the greater the fear that we experience Our world offers a continual diet of fear Economy World conditions Medical concerns See Reader’s Digest illustration p. 82 LaHaye Joseph Fort Newton, former pastor of St. James Church, Philadelphia Had newspaper article called “A ministers mail” His column “every...

Don't forget to sign up for the Enjoy this last episode of the Overcoming Hurt mini-series. Fruit That Can Result From A Hurt v. 14. God will use it to make you holy v. 17 God will use it to get you to the Father v. 21 God will use...

Part 4 and the final episode in this Overcoming series. Don't forget to sign up for the 4. Forgive the one who hurt you Forgiveness understands the wrong Forgiveness understands that it will always be wrong Forgiveness chooses to move on...

Let's dive in on part 3! 5. Treat others with love 6. Guard your words 1. Speak truth - but always in love 2 Be honest - lying never works 3. Control your temper 1. The wrath of man never works the righteousness of God 3. Confront the hurt Biblically -Ephesians 4:30-31 1. Grow spiritually Ephesians 4:19-24 2. Be kind to those who hurt you 3. Be tenderhearted about the hurt 1. Put away bitterness 2. Put away anger 3. Refuse to speak hurtfully 4. Forgive the one who hurt you

Let's dive in! Part 2 3. Hurts can be overcome Consider our texts 1 Peter 1 v. 3. Lively hope v. 4 incorrupt inheritance v. 5 Keeping power v. 6 heavy burdens 1 Peter 4 Consider Biblical examples who overcame Joshua Daniel Hannah David Chosen to be king but ignored by his family Ridiculed and made fun of Threatened and hunted and had to run for his life Forced to leave his home and family Was mistreated But found healing These teach us that we are not alone when we are dealing wi...

Did you hear the big news?!?! Dave and Bethlie have a BIG announcement! We're continuing our Ovecoming series and this week we begin the focus on Ovecoming Hurts. 1 Peter 1:3-9 1 Peter 4:12-14 Hurts are a normal part of living in a sin-cursed world. Storms Trials (v. 7) Disappointments Discouragement Persecution Illustration - what is your story? Your parents divorce An unhappy home-life An absent father or mother A loss of a loved one A authority figure who let you down A health is...

Join Dave and Bethlie as they finish up this series on Overcoming Dullness! 3. We overcome dullness by making changes Get exercise Get healthy Get rest 4. We overcome dullness by practicing simple Christianity Joy The joy of the Lord is your strength The fruit of the Spirit is joy Contentment I have learned to be content I have everything I really need I can survive on little if need be I can serve with a lot if God blesses me that way Gratitude In everything give thanks 5. We overco...

How do we overcome dullness? We overcome dullness by praying Praying alone Praying together With our spouse With our kids With strangers even We overcome dullness by practicing simple Christianity Joy The joy of the Lord is your strength The fruit of the Spirit is joy Contentment I have learned to be content I have everything I really need I can survive on little if need be I can serve with a lot if God blesses me that way Gratitude In everything give thanks

This is an episode from our first season. Dave and Bethlie get asked this question often. We thought you'd find this discussion helpful. Share it with a friend if you think it would be helpfu! 1) Birth control is it right or wrong? 2) Is there ever a time it’s ok? 3) How does it apply in a Christian family?

As we conclude the series on Overcoming Anxiety, Dave and Bethlie finish with steps four and five. 4. Focus on immediate problems - that is concrete reality What is the problem/my problem? What does God want me to do about it? The answer to this is found in the BIBLE If no answer is found in the Bible, the answer is found in Wisdom Ask God for it Ask Counsel of Godly elders When should I begin doing something about it? Where should I begin to do something about it? Get training Change my...

Dave and Bethlie continue their Overcoming Series with part 3 of overcoming anxiety. Do you know someone who struggles with anxiety? Be a blessing to them and send them this series. Reach out and let us know how it has been a blessing in your life and others around you. Decide it is wrong (based on the teaching of Jesus) It is wrong because the past is over and gone Healing is available for everything we face Forgiveness is essential for our wrongs It is wrong because the future is not here y...

Part 2 of this Overcoming Anxiety series begins with answering the question, what is anxiety? From Jesus’ teaching Matthew 6:31 Anxiety is concern over things future It is concern over something you can do nothing about It is concern over something we cannot ever be sure about It is also concern over something that is in the past From Banner Health Someone with an anxiety disorder experiences more than just occasional worry. They often feel afraid, tense or uneasy about something with an u...

Grab your Bible and turn to Matthew 6:25 and join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss Overcoming Anxiety. Understanding anxiety Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults (19.1%) annually, with roughly 31% of adults experiencing an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Females are more likely to be affected (23.4%) compared to males (14.3%) Key Anxiety Statistics Prevalence: Nearly 1 in 3 adolescents (ages 13-18) will experi...

Dave and Bethlie continue their series in identifying biblical steps for climbing out of the darkness that depression can bring. From confessing sin and getting right with God, to listing your responsibilities, avoiding pity parties, and anchoring yourself in the truth of Scripture, we know God's Word is powerful enough to help you overcome. Just as David continually brought himself back to the truth of who God is in the midst of his own pain, so can you. If God is real and His Word is true — an...

Some truths about depression: Some things are necessary in overcoming depression: You have to know God personally and intimately You have to desire to please God by doing what He says You have to obey God regardless of how you feel Some are more susceptible to depression It is especially a problem for those who are responsible to set and keep their own schedule It is especially a problem for those who don’t have a schedule Those who have a schedule (from a boss or workplace) have less of an...

Is your marriage struggling? In Part 2 of this series Overcoming A Bad Marriage, Dave and Bethlie share biblical steps for overcoming a bad marriage and restoring what God intended for your relationship. Learn to love again Define it Love and feelings are not the same thing Love is about pleasing God Love is being willing to give another whatever it is that they need because you know it is what God commands you to do. Biblicize it Ephesians 5:25 Husbands love your wives as Christ also loved ...

Join Dave and Bethlie as they continue this overcoming series with this first in a two part series about Ovecoming A Bad Marriage. Part 1 What is a bad marriage? Typically marriages don’t start badly We meet We talk We spend time together We “fall in love” We propose We make plans We get married. Marriage can become bad It happens in a process of time We don’t love each other anymore We aren’t compatible We are miserable We allow hurt feelings to become BIG problems We allow little ...