Love Sexuality Purity

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• What Does the Bible Say About Sex? Building a Theology of Healthy Sexuality
• Monday, October 30th, 2000
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• A basic framework of what the Bible has to say about sexuality.
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Adolescence

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• Helping Your Children Love God
• Monday, April 23rd, 2001
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• As parents, we set the example of faith for our children and have a responsibility to guide their spiritual development.
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College Age

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• Please Send Money
• Monday, June 18th, 2001
• Author: Unknown
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• Your kids aren't the only ones who mistake their parents for a bank.
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Presence

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• Those Not-So-Still Small Voices
• Monday, October 8th, 2001
• Author: Thom Hunter
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• Oftentimes, the most important thing we do for our children is simply being there for them, even for the moments that seem inconsequential.
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Discipline

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• Discipline for the Long Haul
• Tuesday, May 20th, 2003
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• Four Biblical guidelines for effectively disciplining your children.
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Single Parenting

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• Raising Kids as a Single Parent
• Monday, July 21st, 2003
• Author: Mary Perdue
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• Life as a single parent is a rough road, but there are steps you can take to minimize the negative impact of divorce for your kids and yourself.
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Divorce

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• 5 Things Divorced Parents Can Do to Reconnect with Their Kids
• Monday, December 22nd, 2003
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• Five straightforward tips to help divorced parents re-establish a healthy relationship with their children.
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Adoption

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• Chosen Children of Adoption
• Friday, January 23rd, 2004
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• Adopted children come to terms with their family connections in different ways and at different times. Being a prepared parent can help this process.
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Early Childhood

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• VIDEO - What to Tell 3-5 Year-Olds About Sexuality
• Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• Jim Burns shares with parents about what to say to 3 to 5 year-olds about sexuality.
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Elementary Ages

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• VIDEO - What to Tell 6-9 Year-Olds About Sexuality
• Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• Jim Burns shares with parents about what to say to 6 to 9 year-olds about sexuality.
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Education

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• VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: What Can Parents Do to End the Homework Hassle at Home?
• Friday, September 18th, 2009
• Author: Jim Burns & John Townsend
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• Jim Burns and John Townsend answer a parent's question about how to stop homework from consuming their family home life.
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Crisis

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• Pull Out All the Stops
• Friday, May 21st, 2010
• Author: Mark Gregston
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• There's no worse feeling than watching your child spin out of control while nothing you do seems to make a difference. Mark Gregston offers helpful suggestions for navigating times of crisis with your teenager.
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Roles

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• Prodigal Fathers
• Sunday, June 5th, 2011
• Author: Mark Gregston
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• Have you ever considered the father figure in the Parable of the Prodigal to be the focus of that story, not the wayward son? After all, the word “father” is mentioned many more times than the word “son.”
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Stepfamilies

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• VIDEO - Q&A with Burns & Townsend: Is it Possible to Have a Successful Blended Family?
• Friday, September 18th, 2009
• Author: Jim Burns & John Townsend
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• Jim Burns and John Townsend answer a parent's question about whether or not it is really possible to have a successful blended family.
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Special Needs Children

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• Welcome to Holland
• Thursday, October 28th, 2004
• Author: Emily Perl Kingsley
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• If life has not turned out the way you dreamed, this story is an excellent reminder that the greatest plan for our life is in God’s hands.
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Grandparents

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• Passing on a Legacy to Your Grandchildren
• Thursday, September 2nd, 2004
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• Grandparents have the privilege of passing on a legacy of faith, history, and love that can influence kids for a lifetime.
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Influence

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• VIDEO - Persevering in Parenthood: Stay Focused by Choosing What NOT to Do
• Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• Jim Burns challenges parents to stay focused in parenting by being intentional in choosing what NOT when scheduling priorities.
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Spiritual Growth

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• Top 10 Ways You Can Start Communicating Christ to Your Kids
• Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• As a parent, you are the primary spiritual influence and educator in your child’s life. Here are 10 tips on sharing the love of Christ with them.
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HomeWord Updates

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• A Conversation with Jim Burns
• Friday, December 3rd, 2010
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
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• We decided to ask Jim Burns questions about the ministry and the new special relationship HomeWord has with Azusa Pacific University. You will also get a quick update on his health and family.
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Recent Articles & Media:

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• Homeword's Weekly Culture Brief for 5/18/12
• Friday, May 18th, 2012
• Author: Jim Liebelt
• Category: Adolescence
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• Culture items in the news and events of the week ending 5/18/12.
• Why Your Integrity is Important to Your Kids
• Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
• Author: Jim Burns, Ph.D.
• Category: Adolescence
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• Living a life of integrity, true to the values and beliefs you teach your family, leaves a strong, lasting impression on the hearts of your kids.
• Become a AAA-rated Parent
• Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
• Author: Doug Fields
• Category: Adolescence
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• Three intentional actions that parents should try to do with their kids kids every day.

Popular Articles & Media:

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• 10 Things Kids Learn From Their Parents' Marriage
• Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
• Author: Doug Fields
• Category: Marriage
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• For the most part, Cathy and I have been wise enough to know that our kids are constantly watching and learning from us. Our actions always teach them about marriage.
• Family Christmas Devotional Series
• Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
• Author: Jim Liebelt
• Category: Activities
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• A series of 16 family Christmas devotionals to help make the most of your family's Christmas season.
• Five Tips for Bringing Out the Best in Your Kids
• Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
• Author: Wayne Rice
• Category: Adolescence
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• How to help kids discover and develop not only what they are good at but also what brings them the most joy.