Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. It is an essential trait for parents to develop in their children as they lead them toward a thriving faith.
Gratitude
Teach children how to show gratitude, especially around Thanksgiving.
Whether your family has a long history of traditions or your new family is approaching the holidays for the first time, these Thanksgiving traditions can bless your family.
As the Family Ministry Resource Partner of Unsung Hero, the For King & Country film opening in theaters nationwide April 26, we at Focus on the Family recently sat down with the band – brothers Luke and Joel Smallbone – and their big sister, Christian music artist Rebecca Saint James.
The work of Christ in our lives is just plain bigger than our circumstances
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to stop and remind your family to be thankful. Though gratitude should be encouraged all year long, this holiday provides the perfect segway for families to implement a heart of thankfulness.
The Bible tells us to live with an attitude of gratitude, and research tells us that gratitude has a positive impact on our minds and social behaviors. Here are five ways to teach kids gratitude in your home.
Nurturing gratitude doesn’t always come easy. It’s an intentional part of parenting, and an important trait every family can cultivate.
They found out their 2-week-old son was only the 105th person to ever be diagnosed with Antley-Bixler syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
One awful eve of envy helped me learn how to be content at Christmas instead of creating conflict in my marriage. Here’s what I learned.
Is it possible to practice a deep sense of awe and an attitude of gratitude in the ordinary moments of marriage?
A concept emerged that led to the birth of American freedom, a celestial idea that still reverberates – that all men are created equal.
When grandparents support their adult children in their new role as parents, a new bond is created and strengthened.
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Creative ideas tips for purposeful grand parenting. Here’s how you can find your place in your grandchildren’s lives and hearts, near and far.
A spiritual insight from Focus on the Family leadership
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A weekly dose of these five practices of gratitude, and you’ll be on your way to becoming a genuinely grateful pastor.
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