This interactive devotional for Focus on the Family Clubhouse Jr. magazine will help your 3- to 7-year-old children understand more about Jesus.
Read this poem from Focus on the Family Clubhouse Jr. magazine with your young children to help them pause and pray to their heavenly Father.
Sit down, grab a Bible and read this devotional from Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine (for kids 8-12) to remind your family that God is powerful and personal.
Since Bible times, God has used children to accomplish His purposes. This devotional Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine will encourage your kids to do big things for Him!
The Bible says to “give thanks in everything.” But how is that possible? This devotional from Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine (for kids 8-12) can help.
Encourage quality family time and pass on a strong spiritual heritage with these 90 devotions created to engage children in fun, lively, productive dialogue.
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Trauma therapist Dr. H. Norman Wright offers hope and insight for dealing with illness and death during the coronavirus pandemic, addressing the hardships that come with sheltering in place – like not being able to say goodbye to loved ones in the hospital, not being able to visit the elderly in nursing homes, and having to attend funerals online.
With all the changes going on around you, you can help to support strong mental health during the coronavirus for yourself and those in your care.
What might it mean if we took the idea of loving our neighbors seriously?
Psychologist Dr. Gregory Jantz offers hope and practical help for those struggling with negative thoughts and emotions because of the coronavirus pandemic.
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there’s a virus going around. In fact, experts call it a pandemic. But I’m not talking about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis–I’m referring to the virus of worry. Of course, legitimate concern over COVID-19 is fueling our apprehension these days.
Focus on the Family's Sanctity of Human Life Manager Janet Stafford explains how she's able to have as much steadfast love for her daughter with Down syndrome as her children without disabilities. She also offers encouragement for families who may be struggling with what to do after their pre-born or delivered child is diagnosed with Down syndrome. As she shares Kirsten's story Janet explains how God made us all unique, and how Kirsten may have Down syndrome, but Down syndrome does not have Kirsten.
Overcoming anxiety is something that we as parents must be intentional about. We must be purposeful in practicing how to focus on the present rather than uncertainty about the future.
Before we could set goals, routines, and fun activities for the weeks ahead, we needed to unpack the burdens of our hearts. We needed to remind each other that we are going to make it. My family is, and so is yours.
Check in regularly with your neighbors to make sure they are doing well and see if they need any assistance. Be a willing listener to their stories; sometimes they might not have anyone else to talk to.
Many students now have to go to school at home because of the coronavirus. Enter the brave new world of e-learning.
Happy Mother’s Day! Moms play a vital role in their kids’ lives. A mother’s love and guidance shapes a child for their entire life. Mother’s
Brio means vigor, full of life and our magazine designed for today's teen girls will give them exciting, vivacious, faith-based articles, plus DIY, music and entertainment features, and more fuel to energize their life. Read the April 2020 issue now for free!
Intriguing & entertaining! This kids magazine reinforces traditional values & promotes family closeness with hands-on activities, challenging puzzles and exciting stories. Read the April 2020 issue now for free!
Faith-filled fun for youngsters providing creative stories, fascinating articles, puzzles, crafts and more. You’ll love the way this bright & colorful kids’ magazine reinforces biblical values. Read the April 2020 issue now for free!
It’s never easy to manage conflict in a marriage. The coronavirus has added even more challenges. Learn how to work through the conflict.
Divorce rates in China have increased since the coronavirus lockdown was relaxed. Will America see a rise in divorce rates as well? What is the real story?
Whether you’ll be at home with your spouse for two weeks or two months, your attitude and approach can make all the difference. Here are some guidelines for the most positive experience, in spite of the stressful situation.
Being quarantined together doesn’t help some couples grow closer. The added strain makes existing problems worse.
Many couples are dealing with difficult issues caused by the coronavirus. But it’s possible to build a stronger marriage by adopting new habits.
Family finances are taking a hit during the COVID-19 crisis. If you and your spouse are facing financial changes, here are five tips to help.
In Episode 633, Lisa Anderson and Geremy Keaton discuss how we can trust God with our Coronavirus fears. Also: Buying real estate as a young adult and addressing “alone time” with a boyfriend.
Boundless is an award-winning ministry of Focus on the Family with the goal of helping young adults grow up, own their faith, date with purpose and prepare for marriage and family.
In times of crisis and change, anxiety can creep in and try to take hold of your marriage. However, many options lay before you to combat worry and stress.
(Article from Boundless.org)
Crises usually bring us together; coronavirus is keeping us apart. Here’s how to wisely approach social distancing in the areas of relationships and time management.
We can help single moms during this pandemic, offering hope and love in word and deed. Together, we can ensure no single mom walks alone.
There is no getting around it, living through a pandemic is tough for everyone. But if you are the parent of a child with special needs, this time can be even more stressful and intimidating. I believe the key to helping our kids process and adjust to the changes they are facing is modeling for them, in an authentic way, our own feelings. Our kids need us to be strong for them, but they also need us to be real with them, to tell them it’s okay to be sad and scared.
Viruses like COVID-19 don’t stop babies from needing to be born into the world right now.
There are many ways the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic affects, or might affect, children and families who are either in the foster care system or are at risk of being so. The effects of the pandemic might put children at increased risk in ways that might not be so obvious.
Pray for the most vulnerable members of our society during this present crisis. Download a printable prayer guide at the link below.
“For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.” – John 12:8 (ESV)
(Article from Jim Daly’s Blog)
At some point, each of us finds ourselves in a wilderness – moments where we are utterly dependent on God to help us through circumstances that are beyond our control. What then? Are we able to trust God when we feel like we’ve run out of options?
The Focus on the Family magazine is a marriage and parenting magazine that will help your family thrive in Christ. In this bimonthly publication, you'll find age-specific parenting advice, inspiring profiles, marriage tips, faith-based family activities, and more. Read the April/May 2020 issue now for free!
(Article from the PluggedIn Blog)
The March news cycle was dominated by the coronavirus, and April isn’t shaping up to be much different. If anything, concerns are ramping up. But without any movies to go to or sports events to watch, several celebrities are telling us that they’ve got our backs.
(Article from The Daily Citizen)
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has leveled unfounded accusations at Christian ministry Samaritan’s Purse, claiming that the group will discriminate against LGBT individuals and offer “substandard care” in its field hospital deployed in Central Park.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams shares his expert knowledge and insights on the latest aspects of the coronavirus pandemic.
(Article from Boundless.org)
Combining these two words, crisis and control, leads me to believe that I can survive any situation as long as I have properly prepared ahead of time. It’s a belief that a mixture of education, experimentation and a knowledge of science can help me understand and even avoid such situations. And very often, this is exactly what happens.
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Latest from DALYFocus: Jim Daly’s BlogJim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. Visit Jimdaly.Focusonthefamily.com to learn more
