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How do we cross the chasm that separates us from God? Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” It’s a Biblical fact, we cannot save ourselves through our own good works. Jesus saves us; our good works do not. Yet many in today’s world think their good ...

Why are fathers important to their children? What are joys and challenges of fathers? Statistics tell us that children with involved fathers are more confident, better able to deal with frustration, better able to gain independence, and their own identity. More likely to mature into compassionate adults, more likely to have a higher self-esteem, more sociable, more secure, and less ...

July 8, 2021 Be Persistent in Prayer Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 How would you rate your prayer life? What have you been praying about recently? Perhaps you are unemployed, unhappy or ill. Are you worried about what the future will ...

This year is the 20th anniversary of Family Shield Ministries as a nonprofit organization. Our theme for the year is “Families Trust Him.”  How have you trusted God in good times and in bad? Trusting the Lord in good times usually isn’t too difficult. But trusting Him when things are challenging can be difficult. Join us today as we hear ...

June 17, 2021 Opportunities Abound to Share the Gospel My husband, Chad, came home last week and shared, "Kay, I had a wonderful opportunity to share the gospel today with a man who is an immigrant. He works at the local grocery store. I've been getting acquainted with him for several months. His wife has cancer. I asked how she ...

Family Shield equips individuals and their families to implement the six traits that build strong, healthy families. Those traits include a commitment to each other's welfare and happiness, appreciation and affection, positive communication, spending time together, spiritual well-being, and the ability to cope with stress and crisis. Taking family vacations can accomplish most of these traits. Traveling with our children ...

May 28, 2021 Traveling with Our Children Recently, in preparation for a program, we were planning on "Traveling with Our Children" I asked friends on my Facebook page, "What do you do with your children to keep them engaged as you travel?" I had over 90 responses on the two pages with such great ideas. We did record our recent ...

When you hear the phrase spiritual warfare, you might think of angels, demons, and demonic encounters. But spiritual warfare also includes the battles you face everyday--battles of temptation, doubt, stress, and anxiety. The book, Equipped:The Armor of God for Everyday Struggles, helps Christians like you and me recognize the spiritual roots of hardships and how to fight against Satan’s schemes ...

What are Satan’s lies? One lie is that Satan doesn’t exist. Another lie is that some people are beyond God’s grace. They’re just too evil to be saved. Join us today as I interview Michael Newman, the author of the book, Satan’s Lies. During the program we will discuss how Christians can overcome the Devil's Attempts to Stunt Your Spiritual ...

May 12, 2021 Eternal Life is Ours Today! After recovering from heart bypass surgery, Harold said to his wife, "Mary, isn't it wonderful to be alive? Life is one of God's great miracles." Sometimes we have to come face-to-face with death to appreciate and give thanks for life. Life can be wonderful. But it can also be very difficult. How ...