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Marriage

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Marriage
Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule (Part 1 of 2)
Jan 7, 2026 Courtney Ellis
Marriage
Why your marriage mindset matters more than you think
Written by Amy Van Veen

Nearly ten years into their marriage, Cristy and Josh have faced their share of valleys, including challenging in-law dynamics, infertility, grief and loss, career changes, and more.

Marriage
How to plan your vacation and improve your marriage
Written by Scott and Bethany Palmer

Summer. The temperatures climb and so do the kids –...

Marriage
How to Speak the Love Language Your Spouse Needs Most (Part 1 of 2)
Feb 12, 2026 Gary Chapman, Les Parrott
Marriage
How to Speak the Love Language Your Spouse Needs Most (Part 2 of 2)
Feb 13, 2026 Gary Chapman, Les Parrott
Marriage
Managing expectations in your marriage this holiday season
Written by Pam Woody

It was supposed to be the most...

Marriage
How to keep business travel from killing your marriage
Written by Dr. Greg Smalley

Randy and Kim* were dumbfounded when friends said they were...

Marriage
Simple Ways to Improve Your Marital Communication
Mar 6, 2026 Dr. Ken Wilgus
Marriage
Celebrate Your Marriage
Jay and Laura Lafoon
Marriage
How to make couple friends with your spouse
Written by Ashley Durand

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

Marriage
10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage
Trey & Lea Morgan
Marriage
Make date night with your spouse a weekly habit
Written by Erin Smalley

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

Parenting

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Parenting
Let your kids be bored this summer
Written by Camryn Munday

Summer break: a time for Pinterest-worthy beach vacations, meticulously planned family...

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. 

Parenting
Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 3, 2026 Jason and Tori Benham
Parenting
Your New Life With Adult Children
Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell
Parenting
Joyfully Embracing God’s Children (Part II of II)
Feb 25, 2026 Josh and Heather Avis
Life Challenges
How to Equip Your Teens with a Biblical Understanding of Sexuality
Feb 23, 2026 Jim Burns
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
Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 4, 2026 Jason and Tori Benham
Parenting
Compassionate conversations about homelessness with your kids
Written by Camryn Munday

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

Parenting
Children's Advent Stories for Bedtime
Julie Lavender and David Lavender
Parenting
A stronger marriage when you parent grandchildren
Written by Jeanie Jacobson

The drunken intruder lay sprawled unconscious on our daughter’s...

Parenting
How to help your overscheduled and busy kids
Written by Ann Ordway

My 7-year-old son climbed into the car with a scowl on his face...

Life Challenges

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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
When your spouse goes through a faith crisis
Written by Dr. Greg Smalley

Bzzzdt. Carrie Oliver’s pager buzzed again, and I smiled...

Life Challenges
Reaching Your Addicted Loved One
Victor Torres
Life Challenges
When your spouse struggles with past trauma
Written by Mark Mayfield

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

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...

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Life Challenges
Tame Your Thoughts
Max Lucado
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
How to Equip Your Teens with a Biblical Understanding of Sexuality
Feb 23, 2026 Jim Burns
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Life Challenges
Starting Your Day in a Better Way
Mar 13, 2026 Pastor Kevin Thompson
Life Challenges
Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 2 of 2) (Best of 2025)
Mar 11, 2026 Melanie Shankle
Life Challenges
Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 1 of 2) (Best of 2025)
Mar 10, 2026 Melanie Shankle
Life Challenges
Caring for your spouse, caring for yourself
Written by Louise Holzhauer

Linda thought she was prepared to care for her husband, an...

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
Your Journey from Broken to Blessed
John Trent, Kari Trent Stageberg
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Life Challenges
Tame Your Thoughts
Max Lucado
Faith and Culture
Best of 2025: Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus (Part 1 of 2)
Dec 23, 2025 J.John
Faith and Culture
The folly of following your heart
Written by Subby Szterszky

To thine own self be true. It’s one of the most venerable bits of cultural wisdom in our Western...

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Faith and Culture
How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 18, 2026 Greg Koukl
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Faith and Culture
How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 17, 2026 Greg Koukl
Faith and Culture
How to read your least favourite Bible passages
Written by Subby Szterszky

“All Scripture is breathed out by God,” wrote the...

Testimony
The radio broadcasts prepared one tween to stand strong in her faith 
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

You make it possible for...

Faith and Culture
Best of 2025: Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus (Part 2 of 2)
Dec 24, 2025 J.John

Clergy Care

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Clergy Care
How to love yourself as you love others
Written by Luke Campbell

“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and...

Clergy Care
Pastor, own your calendar or someone else will!
Written by Marshall Eizenga

We all have those moments when someone says something that...

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...

Clergy Care
Check your gauges: What are they telling you?
Written by Steve Klassen

On a recent commute to work, I had the sudden awareness of...

Clergy Care
Self-control: Checking the state of your walls
Written by Steve Klassen

With up to 31 days in a month and the book of Proverbs...

Clergy Care
Is time your friend or your foe?
Written by Doug Meyers

Almost every year at the beginning of January, I’m reminded of a book one of my professors,...

Impact Stories

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Testimony
The radio broadcasts prepared one tween to stand strong in her faith 
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

You make it possible for...

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...

Testimony
Focus resources helped this woman reach her children and her community
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Manon first heard about...

Testimony
How your support prepared one woman for the life God had for her
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Several years ago, Janice’s...

Testimony
Marriage Enrichment helped this couple make their strong marriage even stronger
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Doug and Carla have enjoyed...

Testimony
The impact one couple’s saved marriage had on their children
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Because of you, marriage are...