Table of Contents
Preface: Take the Faith Conversations Challenge 7
Introduction: Family-Time Faith-Focused Conversations 9
1 Prayer: Communication with God 15
2 The Prayer of Relinquishment 18
3 Does God Answer Prayer? 21
4 The Lord's Prayer 24
5 Developing a Disciplined Devotional Life 27
6 Worship 30
7 The Bible 33
8 Getting Your Spiritual Life in Shape 37
9 Praise 40
10 Confession and Forgiveness 42
11 Thanksgiving 46
12 Asking 49
13 God's Unconditional Love 52
14 New Life 56
15 A Lifestyle of Love 60
16 Discipleship 66
17 Setting a Strong Foundation 68
18 Obedience 72
19 Faith 76
20 Spiritual Growth 79
21 The Will of God 81
22 Jesus 84
23 The Holy Spirit 86
24 The Church 90
25 Congratulations, You're Gifted 94
26 Becoming Others-Centered 99
27 Serving the Poor and Oppressed 102
28 Servant Leaders 105
29 Getting Your Priorities Straight 108
30 Heroic Leadership 110
31 Integrity 113
32 Friendship: A Priceless Gift 116
33 The Great Commission 119
34 The Power of Affirmation and Encouragement 122
35 Sharing the Good News 125
36 God and Sex 129
37 The Sexual Purity Challenge 131
38 Drugs and Alcohol 135
39 The Fight for Control 139
40 Substance Abuse 142
41 Your Mind and the Media 145
42 Contemporary Christian Music 148
43 Discretionary Viewing 151
44 Family Roles and Goals 154
45 Expressing Appreciation 157
46 The Power of Being There 159
47 Resolving Conflict 163
48 Frazzled Families 167
49 The Birth of Christ 171
50 The Crucifixion of Jesus 174
51 The Death of Christ 177
52 The Resurrection 182
Acknowledgments 185
