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Encouragement for Teens: Living for Christ at Home, Part 1

In this first post in her “Living for Christ at Home” series, Lissy Rienow addresses how, as teenagers, we can learn to be Christians with our families.

Love Is Enduring, Part 2

In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series “Love Is”, focusing on the truth that love endures all things. Listen now to “Love Is Enduring, Part 2” and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast

Impressing a Child’s Heart

Think about the things your parents taught you growing. Corny sayings? Some jokes? A few snippets of wisdom? But what deeply impressed your heart? What will impact your kids’ hearts?

Love Is Enduring, Part 1

In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series “Love Is”, focusing on the truth that love endures all things. Listen now to “Love Is Enduring, Part 1” and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series “Love Is”, focusing on the truth love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Listen now to “Love Is Rejoicing, Part 2” and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast.

Love Is Rejoicing, Part 1

In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series “Love Is”, focusing on the truth love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Listen now to “Love Is Rejoicing, Part 1” and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast.

Love Is Not Resentful, Part 2

In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series “Love Is”, focusing on the truth love is not easily angered or resentful. It does not keep a record of wrongs. Listen now to “Love Is Not Resentful, Part 2” and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast.

Love Is Not Resentful, Part 1

In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series “Love Is”, focusing on the truth love is not easily angered or resentful. It does not keep a record of wrongs. Listen now to “Love Is Not Resentful, Part 1” and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast.

Love Is Not Selfish, Part 2

This week, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series “Love Is”, focusing on the truth love is not self-seeking or self-serving. It does not “insist” on its own way.

The Power of God’s Word

God’s word is powerful and Satan knows it. He is always employing strategies to keep those who have faith in Christ from growing. Learn what some of those strategies are and one critical strategy of your own to keep him from succeeding.

Love Is Not Selfish, Part 1

This week, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series “Love Is”, focusing on the truth love is not self-seeking or self-serving. It does not “insist” on its own way.

What Is a Limited Church?

Is your local Church serious about the Great Commission? If yes, then maybe it’s time it started doing less.

Love Is Not Envious, Part 2

Learn to grow in your love for God and love foDo you realize that it is impossible to envy someone and love them at the same time? Listen in as Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series, “Love Is,” from 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on the truth that “love not envious” part 2.

What Fills Your Family Calendar

As parents, we are frequently oblivious to something that dramatically impacts the faith and character of our children—our daily family schedule.

Love Is Not Envious, Part 1

Do you realize that it is impossible to envy someone and love them at the same time? Listen in as Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series, “Love Is,” from 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on the truth that “love not envious.”

Who We Are at Home Is Who We Really Are

Have you ever had one of your daughter’s teachers go on and on about how well she is doing in class, how respectful she is, and how considerate she is of the other students? You hear all this while struggling to remember the last time you experienced these same virtues at home. Who your son or daughter is at home is who they really are.

Love is Kind, Part 2

Learn to grow in your love for God and love for others. Dr. Rob Rienow continues his series, “Love Is,” from 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Rob will focuses on the truth that “love is kind.” Discover the kindness of God towards you and grow in true kindness toward others.

Never Too Late: Pluralism & Relativism

Today’s young people are saturated with pluralism, which has become unfortunately intertwined with relativism. The philosophy of relativism suggests that all statements of fact depend upon one’s perspective. In other words, all statements of truth depend upon your point of view, and are relative in comparison to the point of view of others. If we tell someone that we believe Christianity is true, we frequently hear the response, “I’m glad that you’ve found something that works for you. Christianity is true for you, and my beliefs are true for me.”

Love is Kind, Part 1

Discover the kindness of God towards you and grow in true kindness toward others.

Visionary Parenting

Drawing from Deuteronomy 6, Dr. Rienow encourages parents and grandparents to take the lead in passing faith in Jesus to their children and grandchildren.