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Abuse and manipulation in teen relationships are devastating and sadly often happen without parents ever knowing. Identifying the warning signs and how to support a teen or young adult who is going through abuse is crucial. Dee Dee describes a manipulative, physically and emotionally abusive teen relationship she suffered and offers poignant insight into understanding how a teen or young adult mig...

B iological reality   has always been   on  the  side  of truth . __________ Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at colsoncenter.org/colorado .

In 1965, about 24% of Black children were born to unmarried parents, and today that number sits around 70%. Delano Squires [ @squire429⁩  ] is the author of The Vanishing Black Family and director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Human Flourishing at the Heritage Foundation. In his book, he explains how, through slavery and the aftermath, Black Americans demonstrated a great dedication to...

Wednesday was the third anniversary of the Hamas attack in Gaza. Religious liberty continues to fight for its life in courts across America. And should Christians send their children to public schools? Segment 1 – October 7 Anniversary Remembering Oct 7 Breakpoint article on Islam Segment 2 – Religious Liberty On Trial University Heights Ohio case St. Mary Catholic vs Roy

The bigger the changes that happen in your life, the more time you need to spend with God, reading the Bible, talking to him in prayer, and listening to what he wants to say to you. Join Pastor Rick as he highlights the importance of spending daily time with God so you can experience his peace and rest.

How Roman Britain ended is one of the most controversial questions in British history. Unique among former Roman citizens in Western Europe, the Britons established long-lived kingdoms, resisting 'barbarian' political takeover for centuries. Yet so little is known of them from written records that even the names of most of their kings are effectively lost to history. Packed with the latest discove...

Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of their worth—and parents often wonder if they’re responding the right way. Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical, biblical guidance to help you recognize bullying, respond with wisdom, and give your child the courage and confidence to stand strong.  Get the "Facing Bullies with Confidence Bundle" free with your gift Helping Your Child...

The underlying  principle  beneath so many of today's moral issues is  the assumption  that our dignity lies in our autonomy. __________ For more resources visit   breakpoint.org.  

Want to write with me? I'm writing alongside you three days a week on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel: Map It Monday, Write Again Wednesday and Finish Line Friday, 15 minutes each. Find the Write With Me playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTMzBhneZCBY Is this idea from God, or is it just me? What if I spend two years on the wrong thing? Asking looks like faithfulness, and it...

Loving our spouses for better or worse includes loving them through their spiritual apathy. Pastor John gives ten encouragements for the weary.

There will always be people in your life who have bad intentions, or who will resent, criticize, and hurt you. There's no way around it. Thankfully, as Pastor Rick teaches in this message, you can trust that God sees, he cares, and he will deliver justice.

Peter Dominic Martino is a trial lawyer, law professor, former CEO, and former nuclear submarine officer. He serves as Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law and is a co-founder of Honos Law PLLC. He studied in Annapolis and later Georgetown Law, served in the Navy, and in the Department of Homeland Security, and practices law in New York City. His new book from Sophia Press i...

Dr. Larry Taylor and Dr. Barry Corey help parents think biblically and practically about the growing challenges surrounding children’s education. They discuss the shifting cultural landscape, the importance of grounding children in a biblical worldview, and the strengths and limitations of public, Christian, charter, homeschool, and hybrid education options. The conversation also addresses the new...

M arried, religious, church-going women  are  repeatedly  the happiest cohort among those  studied. __________ Help equip christian educators by visiting  colsoncenter.org/october .

What if your biggest business advantage is a story you have not learned how to tell yet? Kurt Luidhardt sits down with former television reporter and story strategist Molly Gomez to explore how founders and leaders can turn their lived experience into a powerful business asset. Molly breaks down her Seven Story System, explains why trust matters more than ever in the age of AI, and shares how auth...

Anybody can be happy when everything's going their way. But only true joy can come from God when you're in the middle of suffering, grief, and heartbreak. In this message, Pastor Rick explores how God's peace can flood into the most chaotic of circumstances.

The old story in the academy was that as science and technology progressed, western society would grow more secular while the supernatural would disappear permanently from the public square. But nowadays re-enchantment is the new byword, from renewed public interest in traditional forms of religion to weirder phenomenon like ufology and psychedelics entering mainstream culture. However, the academ...

We were made for connection, but relationships don’t always come easy. In today’s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the “seasons” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relationships naturally go through. She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well, ultimately guiding us to follow Christ’s example of love first. Get "Relationship Skills" free with you...

A rguments  long used to explain   the choice for an  abortion   have   now been used to explain the  horrible choice to kill a child outside of the womb. __________ For more resources visit   breakpoint.org.   

When five-year-old Gabby Walker walked into a church in Honduras, she was living in extreme poverty. Her mother worked multiple jobs, there were days without enough food, and Gabby often felt alone. That Sunday, she heard clearly about Jesus’ love for her—and wondered, “Does Jesus know who I am?” Then someone handed her an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Before she opened it, Gabby whispered on...

Want to write with me? I'm writing alongside you three days a week on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel: Map It Monday, Write Again Wednesday and Finish Line Friday, 15 minutes each. Find the Write With Me playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTMzBhneZCBY Distraction is not a character flaw. It is the water all of us are swimming in now, and working against it takes an actual pl...

The negative opinions of others can easily get us down. And if our happiness depends on the approval of other people, we'll never find lasting happiness. Join Pastor Rick as he helps you discover God's strategy for true happiness.

We were made for connection, but relationships don’t always come easy. In today’s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the “seasons” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relationships naturally go through. She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well, ultimately guiding us to follow Christ’s example of love first. Get "Relationship Skills" free with you...

Downplaying   religious  zealously  is not only to misunderstand what  motivates Islamic terror , it  has led us to foolish  responses .    __________ Join us at the 2027 Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Register at colsonconference.org .

When someone confronts you wrongly, should you apologize? Pastor John encourages humility and reconciliation without giving in to emotional manipulation.