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Serving together as a couple

ByBev and Phil Haas   Our minister has asked my husband and me to lead a small group together. We’re not sure we have the time to do something like this. Until now we’ve helped out at church but haven’t committed to doing anything on a regular basis. He told us that serving together would […]

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When your child asks about baptism

By Bev and Phil Haas   Our oldest child is nine years old and wants to be baptized. We aren’t sure he’s ready to take that step, but he is being persistent in asking. How can we know he’s ready?   This is one of those areas that makes parenting so challenging. We want to remove […]

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Keeping the communication lines open

By Bev and Phil Haas   We’re looking for tips that will help us keep the communication lines open with our kids. We want to make sure we’re developing good habits before we hit the teen years.   You’re wise to start thinking now about the next stage. Some of the greatest communication challenges between […]

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Keeping the family together

By Bev and Phil Haas   Our family is looking for something to do that will draw us closer together. Home life has increasingly become hectic as the children get older and our schedules show no sign of letting up. What can we do?   Family schedules aren’t what they used to be. Kids trickle in […]

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Handling aggressive children

By Bev and Phil Haas   My 4-year-old son continues to be so aggressive at church that it’s a problem for him and me. We’ve tried to change his behavior, but nothing seems to be working. I feel like I’m a terrible parent, and quite honestly, I’m tired of hearing other parents tell me what to […]