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Life Without Limbs – Part 2

Because Nick Vujicic (VOO-yi-chich) was born without arms or legs, he often struggled with God about his purpose in life. On today's edition of Family Talk, the author of Life Without Limits, echoes the Apostle Paul who wrote "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." The married 38-year-old evangelist with four children came to Christ at age 15, after depression and a suicide attempt. Nick proclaims, "When you don't get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else."

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Life Without Limbs – Part 1

Have you ever felt as though your prayers were bouncing off the ceiling? On today's edition of Family Talk, Nick Vujicic (VOO-yi-chich), author of Life Without Limits, can totally relate! After he was born without arms or legs, he begged God for a miracle so he could look like every other boy. His depression led to a suicide attempt at age 10. But, as a teen, the Lord revealed to Nick through John 9:3, that he was born this way, "so that the works of God might be displayed in him." Indeed, the 38-year-old evangelist has led one million people to Christ since 2005!

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An Honest Conversation about Breast Cancer Awareness

In December 2020, Shaunti Feldhahn was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. Having just written a 60-day devotional entitled Find Joy, she learned the importance of personally practicing gratitude. On today's Family Talk, Shaunti explains when she was gripped by raw fear over yet another biopsy, she thanked God for the advance of medicine. She was also genuinely grateful for and energized by the presence of her friends who reached out. Shaunti's trial affirmed God's goodness and faithfulness in her life.

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Finding My Way Home

John Houston was just 11 years old when his parents not only divorced but abandoned him and his 16-year-old brother. Miraculously, they stayed in school, kept a roof over their heads, and supported themselves by mowing lawns. The author of Finding My Way Home, John was devastated when his mother committed suicide a decade later. After years of running from his pain, he finally put his trust in Christ. Today, he realizes that our Heavenly Father wants to shower us with His love.

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Nothing Wasted: How God Heals Our Broken Past – Part 2

Sadly, too many Christians waffle between trusting in God and trusting in themselves. The prophet Elijah's question to the Israelites on Mount Carmel is equally applicable to us today. He asked, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him." Kasey Van Norman, author of Nothing Wasted: God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn't, urges us not to waver between the truth and a lie.

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Nothing Wasted: How God Heals Our Broken Past – Part 1

Kasey Van Norman experienced a difficult childhood, infidelity in her marriage, and a battle with cancer. The author of Nothing Wasted: God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn't, Kasey believes that God has used her rocky road of regret and loss. Indeed, He prepares our hearts through pain. Kasey points to Elijah, the depressed prophet, for whom God sent ravens to feed him daily. The Lord prepared Elijah for that victorious "fire ball confrontation" with King Ahab's false god, Baal. In the same way, God can use your private pain for His glory.

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When Sorry Isn’t Enough: Apology and Forgiveness – Part 2

A key component of a healthy marriage is the ability to humbly apologize. Unfortunately, few of us are very good at that. Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Languages of Apology, asked thousands of people, "When someone is apologizing to you, what do you want to hear them say or do?" Top answers included: express regret, accept responsibility, make restitution, genuinely repent, and request forgiveness. 2 Corinthians 7:10 says, "Godly sorrow brings repentance."

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When Sorry Isn’t Enough: Apology and Forgiveness – Part 1

Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the best-selling book, The Five Love Languages, talks about the importance of words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, physical touch and gift-giving. He says that your spouse will feel truly loved when you emphasize his or her primary love language, and that parents need to determine their child's love language, as well.

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Forgiving What You Can’t Forget – Part 2

When we're deeply wounded by someone we've trusted, forgiveness is oftentimes the furthest thought in our minds. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Lysa Terkeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She explains that our call to forgive stems from God's undeserved grace toward us. Hear how you can experience the beauty of true forgiveness the same way Lysa did.

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Forgiving What You Can’t Forget – Part 1

"Turning the other cheek," as Jesus commanded in Scripture, is especially difficult after we've been hurt by a loved one. Today on this Family Talk "2020 Best of Broadcast," Dr. James Dobson discusses the topic of forgiveness with the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa TerKeurst. She opens up about the painful discovery of her husband's infidelity, and describes how Dr. Dobson's book, Love Must Be Tough, helped heal her marriage.

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