In a healthy marriage, spouses must care for themselves (independence) while depending on each other to keep the relationship strong (interdependence).
MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: UNITED WE GROW
God Uses Your Scuff Marks in Marriage
Marriage is messy, but God uses our blemishes and imperfections. Relationship intimacy is the perfect test kitchen for God to mature us and change us into utensils He can use for His purposes.
Single Mom Parenting Pitfalls Need Grit And Wisdom
Develop consistency in your day-to-day activities, especially during the chaos of joint custody.
Family Focus Newsletter | June 2025
From heartbroken to hope because of you! After all the lies and arguments, Kevin and Olivia could barely look at each other when they checked in at the Hope Restored […]
Cooking Up Community: How Food Brings People Together
Author Laura Schupp and her husband, Thom, have been building community through hospitality for more than two decades. Laura hopes to pass along her skills and knowledge to her children.
Making Room for the Important Things in Your Marriage
Marriage requires making room for someone else in your life. To add this relationship to your life requires letting go of some of your other commitments and giving your spouse priority consideration.
Ron and Opal Erickson: From Disharmony to Beautiful Music
Even with their marriage on the brink of divorce, God softened Ron’s and Opal’s hearts, giving them a hope that shone brightly enough to lead them on a path to restoration.
Time To Bridge The Competitive Rift That Divides Moms
What would it look like if we loved other Moms, as Jesus loved us, instead of taking out a measuring stick?
Parenting: Take This Job And Love It
Five simple tips will help you thrive as a parent.
No More Enabling Your Adult Child In Looming Crisis
It’s not easy to stay strong when a crisis occurs.









