Any suggestions for a Christian, non-denomination magazine

[wildeyed]

concentrating on family issues? The 'take one, I'm free' kind.

My local Y is distributing copies of James Dobson's Focus on the Family magazine. They claim not to be aware of the political connotations of the group.

I had a meeting with the Y director regarding this issue and we agreed that I would suggest some alternative publications to possibly replace the Dobson publication.

So any thoughts? I would like something truly non-partisan as well as non-denominational.

[whistle]

1. Here is one you might wish to consult......

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Daily Word — Friday, June 10, 2005

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I am one with God's all-encompassing presence, and all is well.
More than likely we have all experienced the wonderful sensation of coming into a warm, dry home on a cool, rainy day. Or the awesome feeling of being hugged by a loved one or being welcomed by a beloved pet helped us know that all is well with our world.
And even in those times when we may feel less than comfortable or assured, we can focus on God's all-encompassing presence. Then we know such a comforting sense of security.

We experience reassurance and peace as we picture ourselves in the light and love of God's presence. We have peace of mind anytime and anywhere. Today and every day, we are one with God's all-encompassing presence, and all is well.

"For who is God except the Lord?...
the God who girded me with strength,
and made my way safe."
--Psalm 18:31-32

<link> http://www.dailyword.com/?s=U_UN_052405_A1_DWCOMHOME


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[wildeyed]

5. The Daily Word sounds like a good start.

I also looking for something with a family orientation. Articles about how to strengthen you marriage, about raising kids interspersed with some bible verses. Something not too liberal, either. I just want to get FOF out of my Y and replace it with something acceptable to all the members of the Y, something that doesn't have a political bent.

Actually FOF magazine is not all that crazy. They come off as being conservative but rational, save the crazy stuff for later.

[LaurenG]

2. Sojouners not free

http://www.sojo.net/index.cfm

edit: clarification

[acmejack]

4. Sojourners online link!

Good stuff! http://www.sojo.net/

[murray hill farm]

3. i think that would be very difficult to find..

publications of a religious nature...are based on a sort of "my way to seeing christianity is the only correct way..the others are wrong" there are some books that are unbiased..and some wtritings that are also unbiased...but these are information publications...such as a look at the different religious beliefs..of the different ways other cultures relate to their idea of a god, etc. but i do not think these would be something agreeable to the folks that are at the y because it is a christian based organization..promoting christianity to the young people and to the family. Good luck, though. i hope u will keep us posted on what happens.