How do you tell your kids about a painful decision from your past?
Facing the Truth
Patience: Giving God Time to Work
Frustration, differences and disagreements are some of the best opportunities for patience to grow in marriage. The more that patience is needed — and exercised — the stronger it can grow.
Duck Dynasty: Food, Family and Faith
The Robertson family has built a multimillion-dollar empire on its duck calls, but they’ve left no doubt that the family’s foundation is built on faith — and good food shared at family mealtimes.
Calming Childhood Fears
When your child is frightened, he will look to you for emotional cues. Consider how other parents have worked with their children regarding childhood fears.
How to Get Kids to Care for and Be Kind to Your Pets
Train your kids to be gentle with and caring for pets from a young age.
Do More? Be More
Instead of resolving to do more, what about asking God to help you be more? What does your relationship need you to be? More loving? More attentive? More available?
New Year, New Purpose in Your Marriage
Dr. Smalley encourages couples to find a cause that they’re both passionate about, and then trust the Lord to use them and their marriage in the new year
Focused on Christ
Keeping Christ in focus during the Christmas season might feel easier than any other time of the year. But keeping our hearts set on the life that Jesus lived is essential to our faith all year round.
Meaningful Christmas Traditions for Couples
Married couples can stay connected by establishing traditions that celebrate their love. As you read these heartfelt stories, we hope you’ll find inspiration for your marriage this Christmas.
Couples’ Faith: Finding Community
God never intended couples to handle marriage and family issues alone. A community of fellow sojourners is an essential ingredient for a healthy marriage and a vibrant faith.









