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Marriage

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Marriage
10 simple ideas for a happier marriage
Written by Various authors

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

Marriage
10 Choices for a Better Marriage
Ron Welch
Marriage
7 team-building games for a winning marriage
Episode #30
Marriage
Four Secrets for a Closer Relationship
Nov 27, 2025 Gary Thomas
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
Best of 2025: Tips for Planning Memorable Date Nights
Dec 26, 2025 Jay and Laura Laffoon
Marriage
Men Are Like Waffles Women Are Like Spaghetti
Bill & Pam Farrel
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...

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

The word...

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.

Parenting

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Parenting
Best of 2025: How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son (Part 2 of 2)
Dec 10, 2025 Dr. Meg Meeker
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: The power of compound interest
Written by Catherine Wilson

Imagine saying to your teen,...

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
Best of 2025: How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son (Part 1 of 2)
Dec 9, 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...

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
Create Your Forever Family: The Joys of Adoption and Foster Care
Nov 10, 2025 Ryan and Kayla North
Parenting
Financial literacy for teens: Using credit cards wisely
Written by Catherine Wilson

Setting our kids up to...

Parenting
The Really Radical Book for Kids
Champ Thornton
Parenting
Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior (Part 2 of 2)
Aug 13, 2025 Amber Lia, Wendy Speake
Parenting
Children's Advent Stories for Bedtime
Julie Lavender and David Lavender

Life Challenges

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

The word...

Life Challenges
Healthy Habits for Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Aug 25, 2025 Dr. Charles Stone
Life Challenges
Four Essential Questions for Being Wise With Your Words
Oct 9, 2025 Emerson Eggerichs
Life Challenges
Best of 2025: Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future
Jan 5, 2026 Russ Crosson
Life Challenges
Hope For Healing From Domestic Abuse
Karen DeArmond Gardner
Life Challenges
Moving Forward After Abortion
Camille Cates
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
Building the Bridge to Forgiveness (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 19, 2025 Gary Chapman
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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
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
How to forgive your spouse
Written by Bill Arbuckle

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

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
The Thriving Family Podcast Season 3: God's Full Life For You
Episode #28
Faith and Culture
God and Job: Ancient wisdom foreshadowing modern science
Written by Subby Szterszky

In the supposed conflict...

Faith and Culture
How the Christian Worldview Inspires Uncommon Hope for Believers (Part 2 of 2)
Jul 16, 2025 John Stonestreet
Faith and Culture
Recovering the stories of silenced women in ancient literature
Written by Subby Szterszky

Historian Emily Hauser seeks to recreate the lives of marginalized women in Bronze Age Greece.

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Faith and Culture
Devotions for Grandmas
Zondervan
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
How the Christian Worldview Inspires Uncommon Hope for Believers (Part 1 of 2)
Jul 15, 2025 John Stonestreet
Parenting
Honest Prayers for Mama Bears
Hillary Morgan Ferrer with Julie Loos
Faith and Culture
Christian women athletes shine at the Paris Olympics
Written by Subby Szterszky

“God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His...

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...

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
Practical Dating Advice for Finding Lifelong Love
Feb 26, 2026 Michael Johnson

Clergy Care

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

When I became a lead pastor 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
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
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
Digital magazine makes it easier for one man to minister to others
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Murray is no stranger to...

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
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
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
How a couple found a path to hope and restoration for their marriage
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After nearly 30 years and...

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...