Friends, family and fellow church community members have an awesome opportunity to play a role in an issue we know is dear to the heart of God – the plight of children without families – but we often fail to understand the trials of the adoptive and foster journey.
Being the Church: Four Keys to Supporting Adoptive and Foster Families
Pastoral Ministry and Suicide
Pastors are not immune from suicidal thoughts, and neither are those under their care. How should a pastor shepherd individuals in the church who struggle with the debilitating effects of suicidal ideation?
Discovering Your God-Given Purpose
Do you feel like a fish out of water? Your prolonged dissatisfaction, God-given gifts, passions and the voices of others could be telling you that you were created for another purpose.
The Weekly Getaway And The Two Most Common Excuses That Keep You From It
Pastor Ted Cunningham helps leaders think through what rest looks like when the chaos of pastoral ministry.
Caring for Adult Children With Autism (And How You Can Help)
There are many great autism success stories. But while my adult twins are miracles indeed, they are also among those with autism who cannot care for or live by themselves. A crisis is not just looming for these families; it’s already here.
Summer at a Different Address
Help kids through the angst of switching homes, even when you feel discouraged at the idea of packing off your children to the other parent for the summer.
Accepting Feedback Without Defensiveness
Feedback can reveal flaws that we don’t see in ourselves. It can be painful, but it’s essential. If we respond with defensiveness, we shut down a valuable tool for building an honest, thriving relationship.
Summer Adventure Kits
Are you looking for ways to spend time with your kids this summer, even as you both grow in faith and knowledge of the Bible?
Life on Display in Times Square
The miracle and mystery of life was on full display in Times Square as Focus on the Family organized the largest pro-life event in New York City’s history. Thanks to […]
When Current Events Trigger Abortion Trauma
Whenever abortion issues make national news, some people rejoice and others are angry, depending on the outcome. But for those of us who have lost a child to abortion, just the mere mention of the word can trigger all sorts of emotions.