It all begins with marriage. From the beginning, God blessed marriage. “In the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them” (Genesis 1:27-28 ESV). God created marriage to be the cornerstone of the family. And families are the foundation of our communities. It all begins with marriage. …
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Inside a Foster Home: The Real Story Several years ago, I was given this blessing, “May you be covered by the dust of Jesus.” The quizzical look on my face prompted the pastor to explain his blessing to me.It was a contemporary version of an ancient Hebrew phrase, “In the Dust of the Rabbi.” The …
How well do you know your spouse?
The goal of a great marriage conversation is to affirm what your spouse is doing right, to exchange ideas and to offer suggestions for the future. Use these questions to get that process started.
Empowered by peace! By Jim Daly, President During the past several months, it certainly seems like our whole world is on fire. Terrorists attack Israel with unspeakable brutality while cultural wars rage here at home. The foundational concepts of family, marriage, social justice, patriotism, faith, life, and religious freedom are under attack. Families are stressed …
Finding the courage to make new friends
What three women wish they’d known as teens…so they wrote letters to themselves
Grateful for YOU this Thanksgiving! This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for friends like you who have invested in families over the past year. Issues like increased financial stress, cultural attacks, and gender confusion have been a burden to families. That’s why your support of family ministry has been such a blessing. By providing Bible-based …
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Karis Kimmel Murray reminds parents that we need to stay calm in the midst of misbehavior, look for the reason behind the behavior and gives a “sushi menu” of discipline tactics, including tagging bad behavior, putting things in a “basket,” and teaching the behavior you want to see. She ends with insights into children’s “currency” …