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Marriage

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Marriage
Managing expectations in your marriage this holiday season
Written by Pam Woody

It was supposed to be the most...

Marriage
Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule (Part 1 of 2)
Jan 7, 2026 Courtney Ellis
Marriage
Hope and Encouragement for Military Families
May 28, 2024 Jessica Manfre
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Marriage
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Helpful and practical advice from noted Christian experts

Life Challenges
How this one pastor and his wife used Focus on the Family resources to help struggling marriages
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Michael and his wife,...

Life Challenges
How Focus on the Family Canada helped one single mom through a dark and difficult season
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After Colleen’s marriage...

Marriage
The Impact of a Life Well Lived
Feb 16, 2024 Gary Chapman
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Marriage
A Home Built from Love & Loss
Sabrina McDonald
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...

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

The word...

Marriage
The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning
Ron Deal, Greg Pettys, David Edwards
Marriage
Redeeming Your Blended Marriage
Sep 15, 2025 Scott and Vanessa Martindale

Parenting

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Parenting
Create Your Forever Family: The Joys of Adoption and Foster Care
Nov 10, 2025 Ryan and Kayla North
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Parenting
Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 4, 2026 Jason and Tori Benham
Parenting
Inconvenient Parenting
Melissa Hannigan
Parenting
Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule (Part 2 of 2)
Jan 8, 2026 Courtney Ellis
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
Work-life balance: Nurturing families in today’s world
Written by Dr. Richard A. Swenson

Futurists of the 1960s...

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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!

Parenting
Children's Advent Stories for Bedtime
Julie Lavender and David Lavender
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Parenting
Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 3, 2026 Jason and Tori Benham
Parenting
How Adventures in Odyssey’s One Grand Party blessed one Canadian family
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Carma and Richard’s family were one of nearly 6,000 contest entrants and were flown down to join in the festivities. 

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Parenting
100+ fun family traditions
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Traditions are a valuable way to strengthen families and create lasting memories.

Life Challenges

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Life Challenges
Heartwarming Ways to Love the Elderly in Your Family
Dec 22, 2025 Isabel Tom
Life Challenges
Narcissism in marriage: What to watch for and how to respond
Written by Amy Van Veen

The word...

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Marriage
Free video series
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Helpful and practical advice from noted Christian experts

Parenting
Real Families, Real Needs
Joni Eareckson Tada and Friends
Life Challenges
Seeking healthy rhythms instead of work-life balance
Written by Jennifer Antonsen

While the term “work-life balance” is commonly...

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
Hope & Healing for Sensory Deprivation - Bundle of 20
Debi A Grebenik, PH. D., LCSW
Life Challenges
Men and Miscarriage: Coping with the Loss
Mar 21, 2024 Dr. David Deets
Life Challenges
How this one pastor and his wife used Focus on the Family resources to help struggling marriages
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Michael and his wife,...

Life Challenges
Navigating Faith Deconstruction with Your Loved Ones (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 9, 2025 Tim Barnett, Alisa Childers
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Life Challenges
Free digital booklets
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Biblically based and psychologically sound advice for mental health and relationships

Life Challenges
Navigating Faith Deconstruction with Your Loved Ones (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 10, 2025 Alisa Childers, Tim Barnett

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
Dune: Part Two – Heroic journey or cautionary tale?
Written by Subby Szterszky

Ever since Frank Herbert...

Faith and Culture
Elections, winding rivers, and a sovereign God
Written by Subby Szterszky

There was a time, not that long ago, when the political process...

Faith and Culture
Stories of women in early Christianity, Part Two
Written by Subby Szterszky

In the beginning, God created men and women equally in his...

Parenting
Child Proof
Julie Lowe
Faith and Culture
The Life-Changing Power of Faithful Friendships (Part I of II)
Sep 16, 2025 Walker Hayes, Craig Cooper
Faith and Culture
The Life-Changing Power of Faithful Friendships (Part II of II)
Sep 17, 2025 Walker Hayes, Craig Cooper
Marriage
Redeeming Your Blended Marriage
Sep 15, 2025 Scott and Vanessa Martindale
Faith and Culture
Book review: The Deconstruction of Christianity
Written by Subby Szterszky

Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and...

Faith and Culture
The Life-Changing Power of Faithful Friendships (Part 2 of 2)
May 29, 2025 Walker Hayes, Craig Cooper
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...

Testimony
This pastor, father and husband discovers healthier boundaries at Kerith Retreats
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Dave went to Kerith...

Faith and Culture
Daily Encouragement for the Smart Stepfamily
Ron Deal with Dianne Neal Matthews

Clergy Care

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Clergy Care
Grasping and reflecting God’s goodness
Written by Doug Meyers

In the last few weeks, something has repeatedly caught my...

Clergy Care
Raising “drafted” kids on the mission field
Written by Shari Lau

My mum has always said, “We were called; they were drafted.”...

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
Clergy Appreciation Month: Making a difference
Written by Beth Fleming

Do you ever wonder if you’re really making a difference? Over...

Clergy Care
Bringing shalom to a world in chaos
Written by Wendy Kittlitz

One of the richest experiences I have had over the past year has been watching a new video...

Clergy Care
The rest of the year
Written by Steve Klassen

Christmas is coming! But what about the rest of the year? My five-year-old loves to utter the...

Impact Stories

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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
One woman’s journey through miscarriages launched a ministry to support grieving mothers
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Jenita knows loss at a...

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
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
This pastor, father and husband discovers healthier boundaries at Kerith Retreats
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Dave went to Kerith...