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Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become one of the supporters needed by 11:59 p.m. on August 31?

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God's work never stops. Will you help?

Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become 1 of the supporters needed before 11:59 p.m. on August 31?

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God's work never stops. Will you help?

Give by August 31 to continue critical family ministry!

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Candice Z. Watters

Candice Watters is the author of “Get Married: What Women Can Do to Help It Happen.” She and her husband, Steve, created Boundless in 1998 and she served as editor before heading home to raise four children. Now that they’re grown and nearly so, she is a freelance writer and editor of FighterVerses. You can read more of her writing at WORLD, DesiringGod and FamilyMaking.

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How to Prepare for the Wedding Night?

How can an engaged couple prepare for their wedding night? Learning to communicate about expectations and embracing the process is key. But perhaps you don’t know what your expectations should be, or what it’s okay to talk about about. Books, candid conversations, mentors, are all resources you can turn to.

When to Settle

What’s needed is a new, objective standard for what makes a good match, because there are some non-negotiables for choosing a mate.

Is There One Man for Me?

The only real requirement Scripture gives for a marriage partner is that we be equally yoked.

Not All Stories Are Created Equal

With so many children’s books available, it’s hard to know where to begin. Consider these principles when deciding which books are appropriate for your child.

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Preparing to Start a Family

Couples who arrive at a shared vision and a purposeful approach to starting a family are able to experience greater joy in their marriages and in their future roles as parents.

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Timing Matters When Having Kids

Your timeline for having kids is important. It is worthy of careful prayer, but not hypercare.