Life Challenges

One thing is certain in this world – we’ll all face trials. How do we deal with them? Do we merely provide objective solutions and cheerleading, or do we dig in to help with emotional support and messages of truth and hope! Read a few of the following pieces and see where you can grow!

• Forgiving Infidelity Video - Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs share their struggle to keep faithful. What was the result?
• Adopting A Child Video - Eric Ludy shares how God gave him a passion for orphans around the world.
• Grief Process Video - Randy Moore shares helpful tips on coping with grief. How did he survive? Find out here.
• Single Parent Video - Shawna shares how God worked through her situation as a single parent. What was her hope?
• Cancer Patients Video - Learn from Tamara Jolee and her battle with cancer. What is her response to this life-changing event?
• Marital Infidelity Video - The Parks share of their marriage struggles and how they worked through the challenges. What was the key?
• Self Worth Video - Actress Janine Turner speaks of rejection and show business. What caused her to see herself in a respectful way?
• Meaning in Tragedy Video - Listen as Sujo John shares his experiences from the terrorist attacks on September 11. Where did he find strength?
• Single Woman Video - Shawna shares about the struggles of being a single woman and the struggles that came with marriage.
• Meaning in Tragedy - The news is continually filled with tragedy. Is there a purpose in it? Why does God allow these horrible things to happen?
• Forgiving Infidelity - Find healing following an extramarital affair. Receive hope and start fresh. Fill the emptiness with true love.
• Hair Loss - Is hair loss causing you anxiety? Find out some of the common causes and preventions available. You’re not in this alone.
• Love Addiction - Are you addicted to love and sex? Find out how the dangers and find out how to break free.
• Gastric Bypass Surgery - Read one woman’s personal story of how this surgery changed her life and medical needs.
• Inside The Mind Of A Sex Addict - Hear one man's testimony of his struggle with pornography and addiction. Discover how he found help and forgiveness.
• Coping With Divorce - A divorce can rip at the heart of stability for a young child. How do children cope with divorce?
• Feeling Alone - Are you afraid of your loneliness? Does it plague your heart? Consider this remedy for loneliness.
• All About Parenting - All parents desire to be effective in their child raising. Learn how to improve your skills and techniques.
• Fear of Failure - What practical tips can you give me on finding victory even when I fear I might fail? How can I get up and try again?
• Coping with Stress at Work - What can I do to make my life less stressful, especially in the workplace? Find helpful tips here.
• How to Help Children Cope with Death - Understand how children grieve and help them through this time. What are some tips? Find them here.
• Signs Of Depression - Are you feeling tired, moody, having difficulty coping with life? Discover how you can find lasting help and treatment.
• Borderline Personality Disorder - Learn more about BPD, the symptoms and treatment of this disorder. Find help and hope.
• Sibling Rivalry Video - How can parents tune down sibling rivalry? Learn these helpful tips.
• God and Suffering Video - Why does God allow suffering? Why do seemingly innocent people suffer? Learn from Greg Laurie.
• Coping With Depression - My self worth was low until I found help through Jesus. He brought significance and hope into my life.
• Post Abortion Syndrome Video - A couple who aborted their first child discusses the forgiveness that has healed their marriage and lives.
• Metastatic Breast Cancer - Living with cancer as a new lifestyle can bring total despair or renewed hope.
• Self Worth - What can I do to have a healthy self worth? Can I develop this quality? Learn more here.
• Healing A Broken Heart - It takes time to recover, but it is possible. Find out how you can recover from the hurt.
• Traumatic Brain Injury - Read one man’s account of living with TBI – his struggles, alienation, and how he found hope for living.
• Cancer Treatment - Coping with cancer is a struggle. Read one woman’s story of survival and encouragement for those going through it.
• Anger Management For Parents - Discover how to find help and control your anger instead of blowing up at your kids.
• Chronic Pain Relief - Strategies for coping with chronic pain. Practical advice, purposeful instruction, and spiritual reevaluation.
• Quest for Happiness - How can I find true happiness in my life? Find out how to implement this plan. What can we learn from a game of Frisbee?
• Chronic Pain - How does someone with chronic pain cope? What's the key to adjusting to the pain?
• Christian Testimony Video - You have got to watch this story of Greg Outlaw who was pronounced terminally ill and what happened after that! You name it drugs, alcohol, sexual addiction, materialism, hedonism, and a lifestyle of debauchery -- nothing can change a life like God can!
• Husband Addicted to Porn - Have you discovered your husband’s secret? How should you react? How do you work through the emotions you are feeling? Learn here.
• Discouragement - Do you find yourself discouraged with your life’s circumstances? Do your situations seem too hard to handle? Find help and encouragement here.
• Love - Is love more than lust? How does love differ from lust? How is love defined? Find out what the Bible says.
• Life Challenges - Are the pressures of life weighing heavy on your heart? Learn how to take life’s challenges in stride.
• Child Discipline - Why is discipline important? Learn practical tips and techniques.
• Coping with Anxiety Video - You don't have to teach someone how to worry. It comes naturally. How can we find peace in the midst of worry?
• Fear of Failure Video - Bridge the gap between frustrating old feelings and emerging new realities of who Jesus is and who you are.
• Signs of Gluten Intolerance - Is a gluten free diet for everyone? What signs point to a gluten intolerance? Find helpful information here.
• Coping with Depression Video - Nick Vujicic's music video of Something More. How can we gain peace as we travel difficult roads in our life?
• Parenting Plan - Learn three helpful tips for valuing your children, being a good example, and admitting your mistakes. These are three keys to success.
• Miscarriage Statistics - The definitions and statistics underlying miscarriage. The physical and emotional effects.
• Separation Anxiety - What causes children to react negatively when they are separated from a parent? How is it corrected?
• Chronic Fatigue - How do I know if I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or am just exhausted from work, a busy lifestyle, stress, etc?
• Empty Nest - Are you at a time of trying to find new purpose now that your kids have moved on? Find helpful ideas here.
• Adopting A Child - Have you and your spouse considered adopting, but heard far too many horror stories? One couple like you overcame numerous hurdles. Read here to see how!
• Blended Families - Find helpful information for integrating two families together. What has been successful for others?
• Teen Pregnancy - Are you, or someone you love, faced with a hard decision of how to handle this huge life change? Find out more.
• Guilt - Want to get rid of guilt? Understand the only way it can happen and take steps toward healing.
• Life Challenges Video - Are you going thru a challenging time in life? Spend time reflecting on this music video. Be encouraged.
• Feeling Alone Video - Are your friends just names in a directory? Or are they true friends? Do you feel alone?
• Coping with Loneliness Video - Are you struggling with lonely feelings? Find hope and encouragement from an online coach.
• Shame and Regret - What are some tips to dealing with shame and regret in my life? Find hope and healing from the past.
• Stillbirth Video - This music video will help you grieve and be comforted. Listen to Dressed In White by Mary Como.
• Manage Attention Deficit Disorder - Do you feel alone, confused, helpless in trying to deal with or manage ADD/ADHD? There is HOPE for you in this trial.
• Bed Wetting - How can I correct this problem? What are some techniques and suggestions.
• Spouse Abuse - Your spouse belittles and criticizes you, but has not been physically abusive. Is this acceptable? Should you be worried?
• Reverse Aging - Do you want to find the fountain of youth? Find out what God says about this goal.
• Television Addiction - Read a solution that worked for one family, as well as other practical ideas for breaking the television addiction.
• Parenting Tips - Are you mentally prepared to meet the demands of parenting? Do you want to be a better parent? If so, start here.
• Adult Children of Alcoholics - Tired of being told you will turn into your drunken parent? Want to break that cycle? Read here, learn more.
• Dealing with Difficult People Video - It's not about being a good person. It's about being like Jesus. This video challenges each of us to reflect on and examine how we live each day...and how we love others.
• Late Term Abortion Video - The Bible tells us that we are created in the image of God. And because that image is in us, all life is sacred.
• Dealing with Bullying Video - The Bible tells us that we are created in the image of God. And because that image is in us, all life is sacred.
• Dealing With Death Video - Brian Deegan and Ronnie Faisst talk about the death of their good friend Jeremy Lusk. What is the message they want you to hear?
• Obesity Help - Are you struggling to make sense of your weight problem. Read a personal story here and find hope.
• Military Wife - Learn from others on how to cope when your spouse is away for a long period of time. How do you cope?
• Suicide Of A Child - Are you seeking help and comfort? Have you lost your son or daughter? Read one mother’s story of survival.
• Manic Depressive - Learn the difference between a Manic episode, Depressive episode, and a Mixed bipolar episode. Is there hope for recovery?
• Cancer Patients - You’ve led a healthy lifestyle, watched what you ate but are diagnosed with cancer. How did this happen? Now what?
• Sibling Rivalry - As a parent, how do I minimize the rivalry between my children? Can it be done? Find helpful tips from other parents.
• God and Suffering - Why does God allow people to suffer and go through trials? It seems so unfair! Find help and understanding.
• Fantasize - Learn whether dreaming of a better sexual life with someone else is harmful for your marriage and relationships.
• Emotional Infidelity - What is it and why is it so harmful to our marriage? Discover answers and helpful preventative hints here.
• Hepatitis C - Earthly diseases are discouraging if we forget who ultimately controls all things. What can Jesus do for your condition?
• Marital Infidelity - What is the main reason for extramarital relationships? Surprisingly, it is not always the sign of a troubled marriage.
• Grief Process - Are you asking “what if” or experiencing guilt because of the loss of a friend? Find hope and reassurance here.
• Stress Relief - How does stress affect me physically, mentally, and emotionally? Discover the facts here.
• Managing Diabetes - I have been diagnosed with diabetes. What steps do I take to control it? Find info here.
• Panic Attacks - You deny the doctor’s diagnosis that you’re experiencing panic attacks. You’re not the weak, fearful type. You think, “Why me?”
• Pancreatitis - Can this medical condition lead to risks such as diabetes, cancer or death? Take a look here.
• Post Abortion Syndrome - The medical and emotional pain. The long-term effects of depression and despair. A message of hope.
• How to Die - Does anyone understand? Read one man's story of trauma and decision making. Did he find hope?
• Christians and Porn - How does pornography affect a man's spiritual life and fellowship with God? Read this story of darkness.
• Alzheimers Support - Do you know what Alzheimer’s really is? Read here for a simple explanation of the disease and for ways to help those suffering.
• Christian Marriage Counseling - A counselor will help resolve problems like poor communication, a lack of closeness or intimacy, financial insecurities, and anger.
• Marital Intimacy - Learn how to develop more of a marriage bond with your spouse. Understand the connection and how to make it stronger.
• Single Woman - What does the Bible say about singleness. Read one woman’s journey to understanding and trusting God.
• Late Term Abortion - Study the facts about this type of abortion. Read one young woman’s story about her life. Make an informed decision.
• Dealing With Death - Are you trying to cope with the loss of a loved one? Find out the role that trust plays in this process.
• Christian Family Counseling - What is true Christian leadership in the home? Here are a few biblical insights…
• Divorce Questions - Marital problems and separation issues should be addressed with the utmost care and conviction.
• Coping With Separation - How do I deal with this situation? Will relief come with time? Learn to manage your pain through love.
• Coping With Loneliness - Friends can let us down when they turn away during a life crisis. When we're alone, who can we turn to?
• Trying to Conceive - Are you struggling with infertility and trying to cope emotionally? Consider these insightful tips for coping in a healthy manner.
• Overcoming Jealousy - What is the key to removing jealous thoughts and feelings? Understand the symptoms. Then put the remedy into action!
• Marriage Conflict - How do we disagree in marital conflict and still come out of it loving each other? Learn techniques.
• Coping With Miscarriage - The truth about miscarriage and the ways to deal with the pain of early pregnancy loss.
• Overcome Fear - Do you struggle with fears and in your daily life? Are they controlling what you do and say? Find relief!
• Anger Management Techniques - Discover how to manage your anger in a healthy way. Learn practical techniques for personal improvement. Start here.
• Single Parent - Read two real life stories about the struggles of single parenting. Find helpful resources, tips, and support for your family.
• Verbal Abuse - What abuse does name calling fall under? Are you in an abusive situation? Don’t know what to do? Read here.
• Menopause - How does a woman know she may be in the cessation of menses stage? Read more about this transitional period.
• Coping With Anxiety - Do you worry too much? Is your body reacting negatively? Discover how to reduce stress and find lasting relief.
• Caring For The Elderly - Find helpful resources and encouragement. Read a personal story of survival and find help here.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Learn the basics about OCD -- its symptoms, treatment possibilities, and how to find lasting and eternal peace.
• Premarital Sex - Are there social, emotional, or physical effects that I should know about before having sexual relationships before marriage?
• Dealing With Depression - Identify symptoms such as sadness, discouragement, and despair. Realize that many cases require treatment and medical therapy.
• Unplanned Pregnancy - How do I get rid of the guilt? Where do I go for help? Who do I tell? Find out.
• All About Life Challenges - Find strength and hope to go survive the hard times of life – divorce, miscarriage, addiction, illness, pain, death, etc. You can rest with calm assurance.
• Stillbirth - Read how Mark and Crystal dealt with the devastating news of their stillbirth baby. Learn how they coped.
• Coping with Crisis - How do you handle crisis? This author will share helpful tips that she learned through a serious illness.
• Living with In Laws - Why do so many find it difficult to live with their in-laws? How can these difficulties be resolved? Find practical tips.
• Cure for Anxiety - Looking for simple ways to lighten your anxiety? Consider these helpful tips and find contentment.
• Family Conflicts - Consider these thoughts for working through the conflict that resides in so many families. How can we get it resolved before it gets out of hand?
• Trusting God - Cancer has taught me to trust. When I release my cancer to God, He works everything out for good.
• My Purpose in Life - God does answer prayers in mysterious ways. He answered my most fervent prayers for the soul of my beloved son.
• Joy of the Lord - Cancer can make us bitter or better. I found that the joy of the Lord is very important in my healing process.
• Dealing with Difficult People - Do certain people annoy you or get under your skin? Find helpful tips for dealing with them.
• Ripples of Influence - As a pebble in a pond creates numerous rings of influence, so did my mother in the lives of those she touched.
• Total Surrender to God - I learned to give my total life to God. I would spend the rest of my life in total surrender to Him.
• Breast Cancer Diagnosis - I questioned why God allowed this to happen. Hadn’t God just promised that He had a wonderful plan for my life?
• Winter Blues - Are the cold months bringing you down? What can you do? Find help and practical tips here.
• Reflections of a Son - My mother’s last hours on earth reflected a powerful life of courage, strength, and faith in Jesus Christ.
• Decision Making - What can we learn from the Bible in regard to deciding what is the best option? Find helpful tips.
• Dealing with Bullying - What are some helpful tips to dealing with bullying? Learn how to deal with adult bullies or help your kids with child bullies.
• Preparing for Marriage - What issues should be considered prior to marriage? Find out what is discussed in premarital counseling.
• God’s Plan for my Cancer - I finally turned my cancer over to God and His plan. This helped me release much of my fear.
• Breast Cancer Survivor - A personal story about finding peace, joy and hope in the midst of cancer and other trials of life.
• Discouragement Video - How can gratitude change our lives? How do we cultivate the response of gratitude?
• Overcome Fear Video - Speaking in public, going bald and gnomes...we all have fears. Watch as the Skit Guys go through 5 ways to kill fear in your life.
• How to Cope with Anger - What are some tips to coping with anger? How can I defuse the anger and bitterness that I have in my heart?
• Retirement Planning - Remember to prepare for retirement in all areas of your life -- physical, emotional, and spiritual. This is a big transition, so be ready.
• Parenting - How can I be a better, more consistent parent? Find help from God's Word, the Bible. Learn practical instruction.
• Working Mom - Do you get overwhelmed and overworked with all your responsibilities? Find help and encouragement for your calling.
• Breast Cancer Treatment Options - The overwhelming task of choosing doctors and treatment options -- Where do you begin and who do you trust?
• Parenting a Child with Special Needs - Find helpful tips on how to encourage your special needs child. What are her tips?
• Gifts From God - God gave me my last days to see His wonderful plan being worked out in the lives of those I love.
• God's Will - I developed a deeper relationship with God. I developed a deeper appreciation for God’s will in my life.
• Blessings of Cancer - It is better to add life to your years than to add years to your life. God can turn anything for His good.
• Prayers for Healing - God is our hope and promise. He is in control and He does perform miracles. We are part of His family.
• Breast Cancer Recurrence - I learned many lessons as a result of my recurrence. I learned to take a more active role in my health.
• Cancer Support Groups - As we share our journey with cancer, we get strength and hope from each other, from the Bible, and from prayer.