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Marriage

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Marriage

With These Words: Five Communication Tools for Marriage and Life

Rob Flood

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Marriage

How to set marriage-strengthening boundaries with your spouse

Written by Vicki Hooper

Boundaries are an expression...

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6 min

Marriage

Transform Your Marriage with the Power of a Sincere Apology

Jun 22, 2026 Gary Chapman

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Marriage

Being the Man Your Family Needs (Part 2 of 2)

Jun 19, 2026 Brant Hansen

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Life Challenges

Dealing with emotional crises in marriage

Written by Leslie LaRo Hayes

Dwayne and Karen came to me for counselling because they had an...

Article

7 min

Marriage

Sharing laughter with your spouse helps you heal

Written by Jill Savage

Sometimes, we need to get back to the simple things we’ve always enjoyed doing as a couple.

Article

5 min

Marriage

Being the Man Your Family Needs (Part 1 of 2)

Jun 18, 2026 Brant Hansen

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Marriage

The Controlling Husband: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Dr. Ron Welch

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Marriage

How boundaries with your extended family can improve your marriage

Written by Phylis Mantelli

Recently my daughter got...

Article

5 min

Marriage

How to Speak the Love Language Your Spouse Needs Most (Part 2 of 2)

Feb 13, 2026 Gary Chapman, Les Parrott

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Marriage

Make date night with your spouse a weekly habit

Written by Erin Smalley

I’ve learned there are different seasons in family...

Article

9 min

Marriage

How to make couple friends with your spouse

Written by Ashley Durand

When my husband and I were newlyweds, we longed for...

Article

5 min

Parenting

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Parenting

100+ parenting tips

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

We’ve come up with some fun and innovative ways to make parenting your kids easier. Check back often to see our new ideas!

Article

2 hr

Parenting

The Special Needs Parent

Joe Ferrini, Cindi Ferrini

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Parenting

Bless your child with an adult mentor

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

There is something incredibly special about being seen and...

Article

7 min

Parenting

Handling holiday conflict with family

Written by Jill Hart

With the holidays in full swing, knowing how to deal with...

Article

8 min

Parenting

Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries (Part 1 of 2)

Jun 23, 2026 Dr. John Townsend

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Parenting

Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children

Kathy Koch

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Parenting

Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries (Part 2 of 2)

Jun 24, 2026 Dr. John Townsend

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Parenting

Parenting Wisdom from the Bible's Most Influential Mothers (Part 2 of 2)

May 8, 2026 Rhonda Stoppe

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Parenting

Compassionate conversations about homelessness with your kids

Written by Camryn Munday

Give kids a better informed, more compassionate perspective on homelessness.

Article

7 min

Parenting

ADHD in children and parents: When your child’s diagnosis feels familiar

Written by Amy Van Veen

Sort through your emotions, reactions, and even grief as you grapple with this new reality.

Article

9 min

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!

Article

4 min

Marriage

Being the Man Your Family Needs (Part 1 of 2)

Jun 18, 2026 Brant Hansen

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Life Challenges

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Life Challenges

What to do when your spouse is diagnosed with a chronic illness

Written by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott

When we get married and say...

Article

6 min

Life Challenges

Being Wise with Your Money During a Crisis (Part 2 of 2)

Apr 9, 2026 Michelle Singletary

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Life Challenges

Real life with Joni and Ken

Written by Joni Eareckson Tada

The Tada marriage is anything but conventional. My husband, Ken, is an athletic high-school...

Article

5 min

Life Challenges

Being Wise with Your Money During a Crisis (Part 1 of 2)

Apr 8, 2026 Michelle Singletary

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Life Challenges

When your spouse struggles with past trauma

Written by Mark Mayfield

Karen and Frank walked into my office and plopped onto my...

Article

4 min

Life Challenges

How to Equip Your Teens with a Biblical Understanding of Sexuality

Feb 23, 2026 Jim Burns

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Life Challenges

Gayle found guidance with end-of-life questions

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

For nine years Gayle watched her mother struggle with the...

Article

3 min

Life Challenges

Getting Along with Others at Home and Work (Part II of II)

Oct 29, 2025 Cynthia Tobias

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Life Challenges

What To Do With Your Money When Crisis Hits

Michelle Singletary

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Parenting

When Children Walk Away from Jesus

Paul Mallard

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Life Challenges

Dealing with emotional crises in marriage

Written by Leslie LaRo Hayes

Dwayne and Karen came to me for counselling because they had an...

Article

7 min

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...

Article

3 min

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture

Staying Connected with God: A 60-Day Challenge (Part 2 of 2)

Jun 10, 2026 John Burke

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Faith and Culture

Addressing MAID with truth and grace

Written by Subby Szterszky

When addressing MAID, as with all things, followers of Jesus are called to be compassionate, faithful ambassadors of our Lord...

Article

9 min

Faith and Culture

How to Disciple Your Kids through Every Stage of Parenting (Part 1 of 2)

Apr 16, 2026 Rich Griffith

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Faith and Culture

Twelve days of Christmas with the Minor Prophets

Written by Subby Szterszky

For many of us, the Twelve Days of Christmas conjures an...

Article

13 min

Faith and Culture

A Mission Without Borders

Chad Robichaux with Craig Borlase

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Faith and Culture

Navigating bioethical issues with intelligence and grace

Written by Subby Szterszky

It may sound like a science...

Article

7 min

Faith and Culture

Rebecca McLaughlin: Loving God with all of the mind

Written by Subby Szterszky

Jesus taught his followers that loving God with all of the mind...

Article

7 min

Faith and Culture

Staying Connected with God: A 60-Day Challenge (Part 1 of 2)

Jun 9, 2026 John Burke

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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...

Article

3 min

Faith and Culture

One Minute With God for Graduates

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Faith and Culture

Battling dark days with beauty and joy

Written by Subby Szterszky

“We are exposed to so much brokenness in the city, we must...

Article

7 min

Faith and Culture

How to Disciple Your Kids through Every Stage of Parenting (Part 2 of 2)

Apr 17, 2026 Rich Griffith

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Clergy Care

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Clergy Care

Why your church needs a care ministry (and how Hope Made Strong can help)

Written by Laura Howe

Let’s be honest: ministry...

Article

4 min

Clergy Care

Parenting in the waiting

Written by Pauline Doerksen

It’s a normal day in your home. Juggling schedules, packing lunches, overseeing homework and...

Article

4 min

Clergy Care

Replacing the lies of imposter syndrome with God’s truth

Written by Pauline Doerksen

One of the things that makes...

Article

7 min

Clergy Care

Why I don’t expect everyone in my church to agree with everything I say

Written by Sam Rainer

A pastor spends hours...

Article

3 min

Clergy Care

Insights for working with struggling couples

Written by Wayne Reed

Pastors, we are certain that you are hearing many of the same...

Article

7 min

Clergy Care

How a season without a pastor helped me appreciate pastors even more

Written by Jenn Hall

I almost hugged the new...

Article

3 min

Impact Stories

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Testimony

When she learned others struggle with anxiety, this woman felt less alone

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

One day, Maureen saw a...

Article

4 min

Testimony

Focus resources helped this woman reach her children and her community

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Manon first heard about...

Article

5 min

Testimony

Focus resources gave this family help and hope in raising their special needs son

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Families often need extra...

Article

4 min

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...

Article

3 min

Testimony

How the mom of a child with Down Syndrome found a renewed perspective of God

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Jodi was sitting in her church...

Article

3 min

Testimony

One woman’s journey with depression and the hope she finds in Christ

Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Having grown up with trauma...

Article

4 min

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