Noelle Kirchner
Contributing Writer
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5 Tips for Raising Boys to Be Good Men
I always thought my first child would be a boy. My second son was a surprise. Fast forward several years later, and I am the proud mother of three growing boys, including a preteen and toddler.I...Monday, October 28, 2024
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5 Ways to Instill Faith in Your Children (and Why it Matters)
July means a lot of things as a mom of three boys: camp rotations, golf tournaments, swimming, and even some summer studying (though not with enthusiasm), for instance. But it also means Vacation...Thursday, July 18, 2024
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How Should the Church Respond to the “Great Dechurching?”
About 70% of the people who go to church attend only 10% of the churches. Most congregations in America are small. Because the average congregation has 100 or fewer attendees weekly, they are...Thursday, July 18, 2024
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Popular Parenting Advice You Should Ignore
Parenting is an exhilarating, exhausting, and sacred task. Author Jodi Picoult beautifully describes the gift of a child: “Sometimes when you pick up your child, you can feel the map of your own...Monday, July 8, 2024
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How You Can Build a Dream Marriage
A dream marriage acknowledges a rootedness in God. Here are 7 helpful pointers to move you towards this goal.Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Should You Choose a Career Based on Money or Passion?
It's a privilege to allow God to use us in the world. When we live according to our passion, we invite God's blessing too. First, we'll naturally be more motivated, dedicated, and fulfilled at...Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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How Do I Know God's Direction for My Career?
Culture often encourages self-actualization as a path to success. We are encouraged to craft a vision for our lives and make it happen. The spiritual path is different. Rather than crafting our own...Friday, February 18, 2022
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How to Help Your Kids with Grief After the Loss of a Pet
I wanted the experience to be as helpful as possible and serve as a touchpoint. When they encountered future loss, I wanted them to remember what they learned beside me that day.Monday, December 6, 2021
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5 Ways to Be Good Stewards of the Earth
Our recent trip to Wyoming inspired us to consider our commitment to the Earth. Experiences that bring us to our knees change us. In the wake of that holy awe, here are five ways that we can be...Thursday, August 19, 2021
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8 Key Things to Tell Teens Who Are Going into High School
Rising high schoolers are one step closer to the self-discovery and independence of adulthood. As a pastor, TV host, and author, I have compiled eight essential markers from life experience to help...Monday, June 21, 2021
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A Beautiful Easter Prayer for Resurrection Sunday
Easter invites believers to exchange Lent's solemn contemplation for celebration as we remember Jesus Christ's victory. Here is an Easter prayer to reflect on that change and rejoice in our new...Monday, March 29, 2021
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Why Character Is Important and 3 Sure-Fire Ways to Grow It
Character development and its benefits are integral to a faith relationship. Like a faith relationship, however, character’s development is intangible and harder to quantify than a GPA, paycheck,...Friday, February 19, 2021
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6 Ways to Make This Election Day Less Divisive
Dividing our nation with violent words or actions only hurts the common good. When we enlarge our perspective and learn from one another, everyone benefits. Let’s remember Jesus’ example and drop...Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Why We Need to Turn Off Cuties and 'WAP' Now
If young girls are being trafficked and preyed upon by culture, we need to empower their voices rather than tantalize perpetrators with new on-demand material. Lives are quite literally at stake by...Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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7 Biblical Characteristics of Risks Worth Taking
On a trust walk, you’re asked to follow the directions of your guide while blindfolded. The guide’s job is to lead you on a journey that successfully navigates obstacles. Your job is to carefully...Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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8 Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of the Day
You’ve probably heard some version of the quote, “It’s not how you start that matters—it’s how you finish.” Indeed, the Bible confirms that we are all a work in progress; we are clay on the...Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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7 Affirmations to Live By in the COVID-19 Crisis
The global pandemic is wreaking havoc with immediate challenges, far-reaching consequences, and life-and-death circumstances. President Trump warns that “we are fighting an invisible enemy.” While...Thursday, April 16, 2020
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11 Affirmations to Build Your Faith
Arm yourself with scriptural strength for every battle.Friday, November 23, 2018