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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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What Does God Want You to Accomplish as Husband and Wife?

You and your spouse need to know why God put you here on earth and what He wants to accomplish through you as husband and wife. You can then become intentional about achieving that common purpose.

Frustrated mom trying to talk to her tween daughter who’s facing in opposite direction, looking indifferent

Maintaining Your Marriage With Teens in the House

Parenting adolescents isn’t easy, and conflict surrounding raising kids can harm a marriage. But you and your spouse can work as a team to build your marriage — even while raising your kids.

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Loving Your Spouse With Kids in the House

It’s amazing how fast you can go from being an energetic young married couple to riding in a minivan loaded with kids. And the transition from married to “married with kids” is not easy!

Moving With Young Kids

Practical tips for moving with little ones and making the transition easier for them.

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Secrets of Being a Happy Wife

Let’s quit comparing ourselves with others and agree: A happy wife recognizes that a happy marriage is defined by what she and her husband consider a happy marriage to be.

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Healthy Teamwork

Collaborating with our spouse in spiritual disciplines can strengthen our walk with Christ, as well as strengthen our marriage.

Relative Peace

How would you describe your last get-together with extended family? Whatever your experiences, you can help promote harmony on an extended family vacation.

Family Stress at Christmastime

If you and your spouse look for unexpected gifts in your life this Christmas, you just may find a blessing in working together to manage family dynamics during the holiday season.

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Finishing Strong: Marriage and “The Amazing Race”

Marcus and Amani Pollard learned early that if either had an issue, they needed to talk about the problem and move on. These communication skills have helped build respect for each other.

It’s a Crazy Time of Year

Working together as a couple to conquer back-to-school stress.

Bethany Hamilton and husband, Adam Dirks

Soul Surfer Meets Her Match

Newlyweds Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks are off to an excellent start.

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The Holidays Times Two

Don’t let family obligations pull you apart during this season.

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Finding the Best Solution to Any Conflict

Avoid power struggles by getting on the same team as your teen.

Brainstorming

Brainstorming is the best way to think of a whole pile of potential answers to a problem.

Creating Memories and Managing Holidays

The joy of the season can be drained away by the decision of where you’re going to spend the holidays.

Patchwork Families

God can use any old pieces of cast-off cloth to make a beautiful patchwork family.