There are distinct differences between an unhealthy exchange and verbal or emotional abuse. Married couples need to understand and recognize the differences. What are some indications of abuse?
Signs of Emotional Abuse
Marriage Conference Books
Resources for Your Marriage A 7-part digital video-based program created by Focus on the Family to help you and your spouse discover the characteristics of roommate-like marriages and learn reconnection […]
A Tale of Hope
With no parents to depend on, a teenage boy refuses to let his family fall apart
Who Is Shaping Your Kids?
Recognizing three types of contributors to children’s lives.
Help Your Kids Discover What They’re Good At
Children need to discover an ability or a skill they can be good at and achieve competence. And it’s our job as parents to help them find it.
From Hygge to Christian Hospitality
Hygge is self-edification, creating the feeling of comfort and security. But Christian hospitality focuses outward, creating a safe place for weary souls.
What Research Says About Couples Who Pray Together
Why is a couple’s prayer life such a strong aspect of marital happiness? Three types of prayers happen in different instances and have unique marriage-enhancing effects.
How to Deal With Hormonal Imbalances That Affect Your Marriage
Many women with hormonal imbalances don’t know why they feel overwhelmed, agitated or weepy. Rhonda needed to find a way to help her marriage survive.
Dealing With Emotional Crises in Marriage
Often couples respond to conflict poorly. Emotions flood them and they feel out of control. Here’s how to stop that destructive cycle.
Survivors of Childhood Trauma Can Have a Good Marriage
He couldn’t see a thing. A pitch-black cell left Ian feeling hopeless. How did my life end up like this? Ian Humphrey hit bottom when he was put in solitary confinement after starting a fight with another prisoner. His past and the darkness of his surroundings spoke to his soul: You are a failure, unworthy of love.