If you're married, you and your spouse probably recited vows to each other at your wedding. You probably also discovered that once you stepped down from the altar, words weren't enough. You had to live it out. Marriag...
You may have seen the news that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is estranged from several members of his family a heartbreaking story that sadly is becoming increasingly common. In fact, Focus on the Fam...
Unless you've been completely unplugged this past year, you've inevitably heard of the WNBA's Sophie Cunningham a standout star in the women's professional basketball league best known for her aggressive play on the c...
Middle school can be a confusing time for your children. They're experiencing physical changes. Their bodies flood with hormones, which leads to physical growth (some kids grow several inches during this time), hair d...
One of the most intimidating verses in Scripture for many Christians is Matthew 28:19 20: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...
There are two reactions to change: 1. Excitement. 2. Struggle. Most of us understand that change can be good for us, but we still experience mixed feelings. We want to improve ourselves, but we struggle to let go of w...
Pro life activist Paul Vaughn's recent settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice is a win for life, justice and the rule of law. Vaughn, a Christian father of now 11 children, was arrested in 2022 in an early mor...
Lisa and Theo made an appointment with counselor Debra Fileta to discuss their marriage because Lisa didn't understand why Theo wouldn't emotionally open up to her. She interpreted his behavior as evidence that he did...
Maybe you're like many Christian parents who want their kids to have a strong faith in God but don't know how to help them develop one. Taking your kids to church and youth group is a great start, but the most signifi...
We’re all running as fast as we can. Mostly by choice. It’s hard to slow down when society rewards us for being on the go all day, every day. It’s also hard to work full time, build a strong marriage, and raise a fami...
According to Dr. Kevin Leman’s The Birth Order Book, a common but often overlooked reason many couples don’t see eye to eye is birth order. That little boy or girl that you once were, you still are. Your birth order c...
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons have a happy, healthy marriage but they had to fight for it. They met in college and, over three decades, raised four children including two with Down syndrome. They pursued their relationship w...
If you’re a parent, then you’re busy. Your schedule is full from morning until night. Which raises an important question: When life has you running, how do you make the most of your time with your children? I’ve alway...
The longer I’ve been married, the more I’ve realized that it’s not big things that make or break a marriage. It’s little things. Sure, problems like infidelity, addiction, or abuse can devastate a relationship and are...
Today’s Supreme Court decision on women’s sports is a win for reality. It is also a victory for the generations who labored for decades to ensure that our daughters would have the right to compete fairly in athletic e...
If you’re a parent, you’re surely familiar with the word “no” and for good reason. Children love to test the limits. When our boys, Trent and Troy, were young, they were determined to go faster, higher, and farther. I...
There’s a lot of talk these days about “toxic masculinity.” It’s a term that describes masculinity gone wrong, an image of what men are not supposed to be. Author Brant Hansen says that many men especially many young ...
People often think financial problems are caused by a lack of money. Sometimes. But it’s usually our perceptions of money that affect how we spend and how we save. Matt Bell, author and managing editor at Sound Mind I...
The culture has lost its way regarding sex. That’s always been true, but it’s more and more evident every day. The devil twists words and ideas until good things become bad things, and bad things become good things so...
First Thessalonians 5:16 18 tells us, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” As Christians, we desire to connect with Jesus as ou...
