Gratitude is good for a child’s health
Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. It is an essential trait for parents to develop in their ...
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Developing the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting
Thank you for taking the Focus on the Family 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment. This free resource is available to help you continue to ...
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The roads in and out of burnout
Pastor Joe sat listlessly in his office all morning, grateful for his administrative assistant who had agreed to hold all of his calls and give him ...
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The Struggles Couples Face When They Get Too Close For Comfort
Coping with pandemic-related tensions The message was as loaded as it was terse. "I can’t stand it anymore. I need a divorce." The sender ...
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How to Have Authentic Conversations With Your Spouse
Conversations in marriage is what oxygen is to life. It is the lifeblood of a healthy and fulfilling marriage. Conversations in marriage does not ...
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You (don’t) complete me: A healthier understanding of oneness in marriage
Maybe you’re familiar with the famous line from Jerry Maguire: "You complete me." While this is sweet and sentimental, it’s ...
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Bringing the Bible to Life: That the World May Know
This groundbreaking video series visits the lands of the Bible to reveal more about God’s Word. "The ancient land of Israel is a testimony. An ...
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What to do when you’re discouraged
When you attempt anything significant, you will face times of discouragement. It always comes with the territory. Since you’ll probably have many ...
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Depression feels like
Anything — or everything — or nothing at all. A cartoon stick figure carrying around a droopy balloon. A morose-looking woman sitting in the ...
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Sustaining a distant church during the Coronavirus pandemic
I imagine that very few people outside a small cadre of experts—such as epidemiologists, virologists, and global health authorities—anticipated ...
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Raising socially competent kids
Want to give your kids a step up in the world? Help them improve their social skills. No doubt you have seen your kids with their eyes glued to a ...
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God’s sovereign kindness: The antidote for fear and division
It goes without saying that we’re living in a cultural moment defined by division and fear. Political and economic instability, societal ...
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