By Tez Brooks How one couple trusted God when their teenager decided to live with the other parent When Christine and I got married, she already loved my teen daughter, Sarah. Although Sarah lived with my ex-wife, she and Christine spent plenty of time with each other. We were her other home. But just a few … Continue reading The Other Home: When Kids Change Their Minds
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Finding Strength in Your Differences
By Ashley Durand Photo by Asad Photo Maldives from Pexels If you find yourself married to your opposite, rejoice! You have access to a whole new set of skills and strengths that can make life a whole lot more well-rounded. Recently my husband, Jon, and I were outside with our little son drawing with sidewalk … Continue reading Finding Strength in Your Differences
Help Your Kids Love People of Different Cultures
By Dr. David Ireland Photo by cottonbro from Pexels One of the greatest legacies you can leave your children is the gift of cross-cultural confidence and competency. The journey will not only transform their hopes and goals, but the way they live and love. How do you teach your kids to love people of different … Continue reading Help Your Kids Love People of Different Cultures
Marriage Meditation — Growing Together as a Couple Is Like Growing a Garden
By Bill Arbuckle Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Growing together as a couple is like growing a garden. Your spouse and your relationship need daily encouragement. Getting Started Read today’s marriage devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/QrfFv5J-g6Q?start=6&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusonthefamily.com Today’s Devotion On a scale of one to 10 — with 10 being the highest — … Continue reading Marriage Meditation — Growing Together as a Couple Is Like Growing a Garden
Parenting a Child Affected by a Traumatic Event
By Joannie DeBrito, Ph.D., LCSW, LMFT Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels While it’s hard to reconcile the image of a loving, righteous God in the midst of tragic loss, we parents need to stay focused on the sovereignty of God. Earlier in my career, I was a first responder on a crisis response team, … Continue reading Parenting a Child Affected by a Traumatic Event
Protect Yourself from Marriage Burnout
By Greg Smalley Photo by Clem Onojeghuo from Pexels Many couples are experiencing marriage burnout because of pressures and daily aggravations related to the pandemic. Some people mistakenly start to think that something is wrong with their marriage. Many married couples are experiencing burnout in their marriage because of lingering pressures and daily aggravations related … Continue reading Protect Yourself from Marriage Burnout
Parenting Young Adults: Boundaries and Limits
By Joannie DeBrito, Ph.D., LCSW, LMFT Photo by Creative Vix from Pexels Discussing boundaries and limits with your adult children will contribute to the good health of your relationship and minimize conflicts in the home. Recently, my husband and I were having dinner with another couple. At one point in the conversation, they mentioned that every family … Continue reading Parenting Young Adults: Boundaries and Limits
Marriage Meditation — Best Marriage Advice: You Can’t Change Your Spouse
By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Trung Nguyen from Pexels The best marriage advice says you can’t fix your spouse. But God specializes in fixing broken things. He cares about your marriage. Getting Started Read today’s marriage devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/e864TxvCIQo?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusonthefamily.com Today’s Devotion “You can’t change your spouse.” — Best Marriage … Continue reading Marriage Meditation — Best Marriage Advice: You Can’t Change Your Spouse
4 Tips for Parents Talking to Kids About the News
By Tami DeVine Photo by Polina Zimmerman from Pexels The news can often terrify children. As a parent, you can help your kids sort through news stories they might see on TV. Watching the news these days can feel pretty overwhelming. Those who still get their news from a televised news broadcast (as opposed to … Continue reading 4 Tips for Parents Talking to Kids About the News
Help for Abusive Relationships
By Heather Drabinsky Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels No one should feel unsafe. If you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship, here are some resources to help you take steps toward safety and freedom. A path to safety Are you or is someone you know stuck in a harmful relationship? Here … Continue reading Help for Abusive Relationships
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