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… more quietly by their moms — mostly single women, grateful for somewhere to leave their children during the long day’s … then the Bible. After that, one child leads the Lord’s Prayer, followed by another offering a more personal … oblige, loud and sweet. Giving “God the best you can” is an idea that’s been modeled well for all of them, in their …

… said, finally. “I want to keep this one.” “Well, I’m here for you,” Jean Marie said. “Whenever you need me.” “I don’t want an expiration date,” the woman said. “I want to do my own … the community. She has a heartbeat for the lost. She has a prayer life and three years of Bible college behind her. And …

… farm with a little pack of loyal dogs, including an old mama Boston Terrier that the local coyotes treat with … bringing the cows buckets of something that seems to do for them what catnip does for the feline set. Most of all, … sure they’re all right. I let the little ones bite me.” You let them … “I don’t know,” she shrugs. “It feels good, …

… Mike Smith has been battling for the legal rights of homeschooling families for nearly … of their four children, now adults, were homeschooled. An attorney, Smith began defending homeschooling in … educational consulting, and practical resources. F&J: You and your wife were pioneers in homeschooling. What …

… in father / daughter date nights or dances. Some cheer for the same teams or find movies they can watch together. … the path has been uphill all the way. The idea of becoming an art therapist caught Maggie by surprise. “I was like, … for herself. “Years ago, though, I was driving, and this prayer came into my mind: ‘Lord, let every tear I shed be one …

… C ovid was dragging on and on, and for Jessica Bates’ five children — like so many others — the … handed back the tools, and grinned. “Now,” he said, “you have to come take a puppy.” He certainly had plenty to … believes she grew up in a great one. Her father was an elementary school teacher and coach, an “always rational” …

… For women and girls facing an unwanted pregnancy, abortion … years, their father delivered a solemn warning: “If any of you girls gets pregnant, we’re done — you’re gone.” That was …

… You might think a commitment to protecting unborn life would be an asset for a midwife. In fact, that commitment almost ended my …

… was a young wife and aspiring English professor when an NPR news report changed her life. It was January 22, 1973. … Court decision could obliterate state-level protections for unborn life came as a genuine shock. But shortly after confirming the Roe v. Wade decision, Peggy sensed an irresistible calling to get involved. “I knew I had to do …

… James encourages readers to consider trials “pure joy,” for “the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” These … student Jack Denton, who endured a smear campaign for merely expressing his faith. And I think of … clients like Barronelle Stutzman, who is still waiting for justice. These days have tested our collective faith in …