When my husband and I were newlyweds, we longed for “couple” friends. After two big moves, we’ve had a little practice at forming friendships. Here are a few things we’ve learned.
How To Make ‘Couple’ Friends With Your Spouse
How to Stop Complaining and Be an Encouraging Spouse
If you want a joyful heart but find yourself complaining to your spouse, take action. These simple practices can show you how to stop complaining.
Dealing with Discouragement and Spiritual Opposition in Ministry
Since we live in a fallen world in which so many are set against God and the gospel of Christ, we will face discouragement and even demonic opposition in ministry, especially when we are about to embark on an important work. But that is no reason to fear Satan or to flag in our zeal to advance God’s Kingdom and to build up his church.
Mother’s Day and Foster Care
“A child born to another woman calls me Mom. The magnitude of that tragedy and the depth of that privilege is not lost on me.” -Jody Landers
What Is Open Adoption?
Open adoption involves, “contact between biological and adoptive parents and sometimes between biological parents and the adopted child.”
A Mother’s Day Prayer
Mother’s Day, perhaps more than any other holiday, brings forth a host of emotions for each of us. Women hold the power to create and take life, and the bond […]
Support Your Local, Pro-Life Pregnancy Medical Clinic
The societal role of pro-life medical clinics has become increasingly vital after Roe V. Wade. Here’s how to join the movement.
The Shoe Rule: Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Family Rules
What started as a rule to get our kids to put away their shoes grew into a good example of how doing right was a much better choice than doing what was convenient.
How to Handle Pregnancy and Divorce
Pregnancy and divorce shouldn’t go together. If you’re facing both, try these three approaches to find a hopeful path forward.
Honoring Mothers and Motherhood Loss
When we celebrate Mother’s Day, we should rejoice in the gift of motherhood, but also remember those who carry wounds related to motherhood (or the lack of it) in a broken world—infertility, unwanted singleness, single motherhood, adoption and abortion.