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Marriage

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Marriage
The Fight for Us
Rebekah Lyons, Gabe Lyons
Marriage
10 simple ideas for a happier marriage
Written by Various authors

What would make your marriage happier? A three-week vacation to...

Marriage
God’s design for sex
Written by Glenn T. Stanton

Sex, for good and bad, can be “awe-fully” consequential. As such, it is always...

Marriage
5 tips for managing time as a couple
Written by Allison Barron

We’re still learning how to make this work, but here’s what we’re doing to streamline our time management and give us enough rest.

Marriage
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
Apr 13, 2026 Timothy and Noreen Muehlhoff
Marriage
Tips for Making Marriage Work from a Seasoned Perspective (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 22, 2026 J.John
Marriage
Tips for Making Marriage Work from a Seasoned Perspective (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 21, 2026 J.John
Life Challenges
How to forgive your spouse
Written by Bill Arbuckle

What comes to mind when you hear, “Forgive your spouse?” The big stuff, right?...

Marriage
Care for your marriage while being a caregiver for parents
Written by Bill and Pam Farrel

After nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.

Marriage
Before the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples
Mar 16, 2026 Leann Karen Murphy
Marriage
How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities
Kristin Evans, Todd Evans
Life Challenges
Narcissism in marriage: What to watch for and how to respond
Written by Amy Van Veen

The word...

Parenting

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Parenting
Tips for Building a Healthy Family (Part 2 of 2)
May 28, 2026 Gary Chapman, Dr. Shannon Warden
Parenting
Teen defiance? Look for emotional wounds
Written by Laura Gallier

If you have been wondering, “Why is my good kid, all of a...

Parenting
Financial literacy for teens: Using credit cards wisely
Written by Catherine Wilson

Setting our kids up to...

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Parenting
5 ways youth sports can form Christlike character
Written by Camryn Munday

Tackle the unhealthy side of youth sports and trade it for godly character lessons that will last long after the buzzer sounds.

Parenting
Adventures in Odyssey teaches these children real-life lessons for living out their faith
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Focus on the Family Canada held a contest giving away an Adventures in Odyssey prize pack. Mauricio and Christin were one of over 4,500 entrants and won!

Parenting
Healing for Every Heart in Adoption
Betsy S. Kylstra, Lisa C. Qualls, Jodi Jackson Tucker
Life Challenges
Preparing your family members for AI phone scams
Written by Camryn Munday

At 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night, Laura* received a call from...

Parenting
Inspire Bible for Kids NLT
New Living Translation and Tyndale
Parenting
Coaching Boys to Develop Healthy Respect for Girls
May 18, 2026 Dave and Ashley Willis
Parenting
Tips for Building a Healthy Family (Part 1 of 2)
May 27, 2026 Gary Chapman, Dr. Shannon Warden
Parenting
Best of 2025: How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son (Part 2 of 2)
Dec 10, 2025 Dr. Meg Meeker
Marriage
God’s design for sex
Written by Glenn T. Stanton

Sex, for good and bad, can be “awe-fully” consequential. As such, it is always...

Life Challenges

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Life Challenges
Narcissism in marriage: What to watch for and how to respond
Written by Amy Van Veen

The word...

Testimony
Kerith Retreats helped one woman with burnout and renewed her passion for ministry
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After three years of...

Life Challenges
How to forgive your spouse
Written by Bill Arbuckle

What comes to mind when you hear, “Forgive your spouse?” The big stuff, right?...

Life Challenges
Moving Forward After Abortion
Camille Cates
Life Challenges
Four Essential Questions for Being Wise With Your Words
Oct 9, 2025 Emerson Eggerichs
Faith and Culture
Understanding God’s heart for the traumatized
Written by Wendy Kittlitz

Since the concept of trauma and the specific word “trauma” is...

Life Challenges
Best of 2025: Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future
Jan 5, 2026 Russ Crosson
Marriage
Care for your marriage while being a caregiver for parents
Written by Bill and Pam Farrel

After nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.

Life Challenges
Help for When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 4, 2026 Kristen Rusch, Ashley Durand, Jenny Coffey
Life Challenges
Help for When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming (Part 1 of 2)
Jun 3, 2026 Ashley Durand, Kristen Rusch, Jenny Coffey
Life Challenges
Preparing your family members for AI phone scams
Written by Camryn Munday

At 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night, Laura* received a call from...

Life Challenges
Hope For Healing From Domestic Abuse
Karen DeArmond Gardner

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
Pamela Aramburu: Gen Alpha’s Generational Impact for Jesus
Episode #43 Pamela Aramburu
Faith and Culture
Practical Dating Advice for Finding Lifelong Love
Feb 26, 2026 Michael Johnson
Faith and Culture
Paul at Athens: A model for engaging a secular world
Written by Subby Szterszky

The book of Acts contains at least ten substantial addresses...

Faith and Culture
God’s redemptive love for orphans, widows and outsiders
Written by Subby Szterszky

It’s impossible to read...

Faith and Culture
Psalm 104: God’s care for his majestic, harmonious creation
Written by Subby Szterszky

It’s a prevalent theme that...

Faith and Culture
God and Job: Ancient wisdom foreshadowing modern science
Written by Subby Szterszky

In the supposed conflict...

Faith and Culture
Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus (Part II of II)
Apr 28, 2026 Kim Meeder
Faith and Culture
No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship
Written by Subby Szterszky

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his...

Faith and Culture
Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus (Part I of II)
Apr 27, 2026 Kim Meeder
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Faith and Culture
The Sleep You're Longing For
Ken Wytsma
Faith and Culture
Bible translations: Which one is best for you?
Written by Subby Szterszky

This is it – the year you’re planning to read...

Faith and Culture
One Minute With God for Graduates

Clergy Care

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Clergy Care
When forced, unexpected termination comes knocking
Written by Marshall Eizenga

I sat quietly and listened as the pastor shook his head in both...

Clergy Care
Love and honour for everyone
Written by Steve Witmer

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with...

Clergy Care
Why psychological safety is essential for leading teams
Written by Marshall Eizenga

When I became a lead pastor in...

Clergy Care
Free PDF: Sabbaticals for Ministers: The Benefits for Pastors and Congregations
Written by Focus on the Family

A pastor in a small town in...

Clergy Care
The value of energizers when you’re dying for a break
Written by Merrie Eizenga

It won’t be a surprise to anyone that at Kerith Retreats we...

Clergy Care
Appreciating clergy for a job well done
Written by Wendy Kittlitz

As we turn our thoughts towards Clergy Appreciation Month again...

Impact Stories

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Testimony
This dad turns to Focus for family-friendly content he can trust
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

As a father of eight children,...

Testimony
A couple’s response to God’s call for fostering
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

In the early stages of their...

Testimony
How one phone call brought hope and encouragement
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

One afternoon, during a particularly stressful time in her...

Testimony
Kerith Retreats helped one woman with burnout and renewed her passion for ministry
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After three years of...

Testimony
Focus provided a lifeline for this mother when medical struggles crashed into her life
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

For as long as she can...

Testimony
Digital magazine makes it easier for one man to minister to others
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Murray is no stranger to...