Pastors Need Friends in the Local Church to Avoid the Danger of Isolation
“It is not good for man to be alone” (Gen 2:18). This pronouncement came from God at the very beginning of human history. However, there is a ...
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To Vape or Not to Vape — Is That the Question?
What should you do if your kids have been vaping? Learn all you can about it and then start the conversation with them. If you ask kids in ...
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How to Communicate Your Expectations in Marriage
I've yet to meet a married couple who didn't struggle with unspoken expectations. By learning to talk about expectations in your marriage, you can ...
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6 Tools for Healthy Communication in Marriage
Communicating in marriage can be excruciating if you don't have the right tools. Here are six tools that will help with that. “Could you please ...
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How to Identify and Relate to a Spouse on the Autism Spectrum
Marriage stressors reach a whole new level if one spouse is on the autism spectrum — and the couple isn’t even aware of it. If one spouse has ...
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Adult child is caught up in opioid epidemic
Question: How should I talk to my grown son about his addiction to opioid drugs? It's obvious to all of us who care about him that he's developed a ...
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The Power of a Father’s Apology
Whether your children are fully grown, or still crawling on your lap, the power of an apology can transform your relationship. “I’m sorry” ...
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Inspired to be Intentional
When Naomi first got married, she knew cultivating a healthy marriage required time and effort. Hearing about marriage courses and conferences that ...
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What is Sexual Abuse in Marriage?
Focus on the Family Australia is dedicated to bringing healing and restoration to couples who are struggling in their marriage. But God’s design ...
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Husband wants Information about Sexual Intimacy During Menopause
Question: Does menopause have to spell the end of physical intimacy in a marriage? My wife is going through what our mother's generation called ...
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Wife wants Information about Sexual Intimacy during Menopause
Question: How can I expect menopause to affect my sexual relationship with my husband? I've just started to experience irregular periods, hot ...
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How to step back from being a helicopter leader
I was sitting in our adult Sunday school class a while back while our teacher led us through conversations around the book Doing Life with Your ...
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