Barrett Johnson
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10 Reasons Your Children Don’t Respect You
There is a common theme in the parenting struggles we hear from moms and dads across the country. In some form or another, the question we hear most is: “Why won’t my kids do what I want them to do?” Parents love Ephesians 6:1-3. It’s our favorite verse to teach our children and it hovers …
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How a Judge Showed the Love of God
I read a story this morning about a North Carolina judge who showed a unique bit of compassion. The alcoholic veteran before him was guilty of lying about a urine test to his probation officer. He was had served his country and was trying desperately to rebuild his life. But his PTSD made it very …
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4 Keys for Parents to Protect Their Kids From Porn
We have been saying for years that porn is immoral. But even those who don’t agree with us on that have got to face the reality that porn is destructive. It harms our perception of sex, our deepest relationships and, as more research is now showing, our libidos. 20-Year-Olds and E.D. This week’s TIME magazine …
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How to Protect Your Teen From Sexting, Cyber-Bullies
Our teenagers have never known a world without smartphone technology. This is both good and bad. Given the bad stuff that we have walked through with many families in recent years (porn addiction, bullying, self-esteem rooted in number of likes) there is part of me that wishes it would all go away. It’s not going …
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Listen to This if You’re Feeling Lonely and Depressed
Serving in Family Ministry while still being in the throes of raising our own family can be challenging. How much detail do we share about our own lives? How can we coach others when we have very real (and common) struggles in our home? How do any of us live up to the happy and …
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LISTEN: How to Talk to Your Spouse
One of the most common challenges in marriage is communication. A panel of four men share some great insights on what husbands can do to listen better and connect more effectively with their wives. First Peter provides some invaluable insight, as well. Click here to listen. {eoa} Adapted from infoforfamilies.com, a ministry founded by Barrett and Jenifer …
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LISTEN: Friendship That’s a Gift From God
Psalm 78:4-7 paints a beautiful picture of what it looks like to pass down our faith to those who come behind us. A community of good friends can provide the vehicle to make sure you do that. Click here to listen to the podcast. Adapted from infoforfamilies.com, a ministry founded by Barrett and Jenifer Johnson. After serving in …
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The Top Lesson to Teach Your Children
The pressure put on Christian parents today is enormous. Most of us feel the unreasonable expectations that our kids be successful in practically everything they do. They must be liked by everyone (which can be dangerous), display high moral character (which they will never measure up to), be excellent at sports (which most are not), …
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Simple Resolutions That Will Radically Change Your Life
As we enter the new year, everyone you know is talking about their resolutions. We have come to believe that Jan. 1 is the ideal place to make fundamental changes to our lifestyle. Somehow, we think that a new year will give us the motivation to radically change years and years of bad habits. I …
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Lessons From Star Wars About Relationships
I write a lot about healthy relationships. I’ve done plenty of posts offering principles for a strong marriage or keys to coaching your kids on how to enter romantic relationships with wisdom. It’s what I do. I’m also a big Star Wars fan. Given the fact that The Force Awakens (episode 7 for those who …
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Little Girl’s ‘Dear Daddy’ Video Goes Massively Viral
We have ministered in the church for 27 years. In all those years it feels like we have visited 50 million new babies in the hospital. Every time it’s a girl, the new dad holds her in his arms and playfully says, “I will never let you date until you are 30!” It sounds cute …
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10 Tips for Having a Peaceful Holiday With Your Crazy Family
If you are hosting a large group of family members at your home this Thanksgiving or Christmas, you want it to be a special and memorable holiday. Unfortunately, these annual gatherings can often bring out the worst in families. Old hurts can be rekindled and relationships can suffer. INFO for Families consulted with a panel …
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1 Practical Way to Kill Your Porn Addiction
Many have said that porn is the most destructive thing in our world today. It undermines relationships, derails spiritual growth, and leads to a life of isolation and shame. God wired a man with the desire for sexual intimacy so that he would be motivated to enter a lifetime commitment with a wife. His interest …
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Real Hope for a Marriage on the Rocks
What can you do when you’re at the end of your rope, when you’ve tried everything to get your marriage back on track and nothing is working? Giving up might seem like your only option. That was the experience of Hans and Star Molegraaf. After only a few years of marriage, things seemed absolutely hopeless. …
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When Pedophilia Is Called Culture
I just finished reading a nauseating New York Times article I found on MSN today. I’m troubled, mad, and even a bit indignant. Before I start a fast and impulsive rant, you would do well to read the article I’m referring to. The headline is U.S. Soldiers told to Ignore Afghan Allies’ Abuse of Boys …
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