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Dear Kids, Please Let Me Do This for You (Even If You Think It’s Ridiculous)
What if a simple toolkit was more than just tools? In this heartfelt letter from a dad to his child, discover why handing over a box of screwdrivers and duct tape might be the most meaningful “I love you” a father can give. It’s not about fixing things — it’s about preparing them for life.

PastorMark
Jun 52 min read
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"The Hidden Responsibility Behind Sending Your Kid to Camp"
After 30 years in student ministry, Pastor Mark shares what truly makes church camp life-changing—from bold biblical teaching to spirit-stirring worship and leaders who care. This heartfelt post reflects on the power of Christian camp to shape young lives, push students outside their comfort zones, and create lasting spiritual milestones. If you're a parent, youth worker, or church leader planning summer camp, this is the guide you’ve been looking for.

PastorMark
Jun 25 min read
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“What Most Moms Carry That No One Talks About”
She Sees It All (And That’s Why She’s Tired): A Tribute to the Women Who Help Keep the World Turning She said she had eyes in the back of...

PastorMark
May 245 min read
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“I Thought About Life After Kids and Didn’t Recognize My Marriage”
Kristin and I have seen just how easy it is to pour every ounce of ourselves into parenting—only to look up one day and realize we’ve been running on empty in our marriage. Somewhere between soccer practice and bedtime routines, we stopped seeing each other as partners and started functioning more like co-managers. And if we’re not careful, that slow drift becomes a serious disconnect.

PastorMark
May 56 min read
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This Parenting Trend Is Quietly Destroying Teen Faith—And No One’s Talking About It”
“Is emotional appeasement quietly undermining your teen’s faith? Discover the hidden dangers of permissive parenting and how to protect your child’s spiritual growth.”

PastorMark
Apr 106 min read
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Empathy or Evil?
"Disney villains aren't just evil anymore—understanding their pasts challenges us to rethink morality. How do we guide our kids through it?"

PastorMark
Mar 116 min read
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Answer the Call: Serve & Share Christ in Southern WV
Disaster Relief Opportunities – Get Involved FBCW is actively working to support flood relief efforts in McDowell and surrounding...

PastorMark
Mar 32 min read
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“You Won’t Believe These 45 Gen Alpha Slang Words—Are You Even Keeping Up?”
Discover 45 fresh Gen Alpha slang words! Stay ahead of the trend and decode what the next generation is really saying.

PastorMark
Feb 2513 min read
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Life360: Why TeensChanging the Way We Think About Location Sharing
"Gen Z is reshaping location sharing—balancing safety, connection, and privacy. Is tracking security or surveillance? Let's discuss."

PastorMark
Feb 155 min read
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"The Silent Epidemic" You'd Be Surprised At What Teens Are Sending—and What You Can Do About It"
Teens face immense digital pressures, and their online choices matter. Equip them with wisdom, boundaries, and God’s truth. #DigitalPurity

PastorMark
Jan 316 min read
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"Is Your Teen Ready for Social Media? 5 Must-Know Tips Before You Say Yes!"
"Is your teen ready for social media? Explore tips, Biblical wisdom, and practical steps to guide them through the digital age responsibly."

PastorMark
Jan 275 min read
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"Disney :: 2 Films 10 Years Apart"
Dangers of expressive individualism and a practical look through film

PastorMark
Jan 84 min read
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What the Sigma is BRAIN ROT?
Brain rot is exactly what it sounds like but instead of overreacting let’s have a conversation

PastorMark
Jan 14 min read
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Why We Need to Reconsider Our Parenting Approach
“Here’s Your Show While I Work on… The True Long-Term Costs of the Digital Babysitter” It has been fascinating to watch my friends evolve...

PastorMark
Dec 31, 20249 min read
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Surviving the Tween Years: A Parent’s Guide to Modern Middle School Challenges
“To be one of us, you have be like us believe like us behave like us go along with us, look like us, like us best, & not do better than us.

PastorMark
Nov 5, 202411 min read
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The "Hack" Every Parent Needs to Know for Raising Teens
Engaging teens from a faith-based perspective can be both challenging and rewarding. Today’s teens face unique pressures and struggles,...

PastorMark
Aug 19, 20246 min read
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“The Lie That’s Burning Out Our Kids (And How We’re Letting It Happen)”
"Today’s teens are drowning in pressure—from school, sports, and social media—and it’s leaving them anxious, exhausted, and burned out. In this article, Pastor Mark unpacks how performance culture is quietly robbing our kids of joy, identity, and spiritual health, and gives 10 practical ways to push back with truth, rest, and grace."

PastorMark
Jul 9, 20246 min read
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GEN ALPHA Slang
"Yo, last night's party was straight fire, like, on another level of lit! Everyone was showing off their fresh fits, dripping with style...

PastorMark
Jun 2, 20246 min read
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Doing This Can Help You to AVOID Conflict During Heated Moments...
What questions are you asking your teen? Think back to how much we messed up during our teen years. Don't you remember feeling like you...

PastorMark
Mar 3, 20244 min read
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What are the long-term effects of notification addiction on our brains?
Have you ever noticed that no one looks up while crossing the street anymore? In fact, most of us are too busy responding to text messages..

PastorMark
Feb 12, 20248 min read
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