Tag Archive for: focus on the family

Tips From a Guy, For When Guys Don’t Notice You

By: Joshua Rodgers

Godly guys care about the beauty of your heart, but you can also put some thought into the way you look on the outside. Read more

How I Dealt with the Flicker of an Old Flame

By: Tricia Goyer

I worked at my desk, noting in the windowsill, a family photograph that warmed my heart. The “you’ve-got-mail” chime sounded, and I glanced at my email. Scanning the name, my heartbeat quickened. Steven. My first boyfriend. My first kiss. My first everything. I opened the email: Read more

Trust God and Not a Parenting Formula

By: Dr. Julianna Slattery

Thou shalt make your children eat broccoli. Thou shalt not give your child an unsterilised dummy. Thou shalt let your teen sleep in on Saturdays. I’ve searched the Bible from cover to cover and never found specific parenting advice like this. Read more

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Finding God’s Purpose for Your Life

By: Focus On The Family

He’s a long-time investment banker and a mentor to millennials… Author of “Know Your Why” Ken Costa chats about hearing from God about your purpose.  Read more

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The True Strength of Marital Gentleness

By: Paul Coughlin

During my dating years, I heard a husband respond to his wife in such a gentle and humorous way that it didn’t even appear he had corrected her at all. Read more

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Staying Together When Tragedy Strikes Your Marriage

By: Focus On The Family

Katherine nearly died, but Jay remained by her side during the next two years of recovery.  Read more

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What to Do When Your Adult Child Won't Grow Up

By: Michele Landmead

Each week I receive a number of calls from parents who are concerned about their adult children. Most want to know what they can do to help. After they describe the situation, I suggest they continue to pray.

Often the parent replies, “Well, I do that, but what else can I do?”

“Nothing,” I respond. Read more

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What Mums Really Want on Mother's Day

By: Julie Vaughn

We see it every year about this time: TV commercials pushing the latest jewellery trends, grocery stores full of boxed chocolates and local flower shops advertising special deals for Mother’s Day.

Want to do something different this year? Not sure what your mum really wants on her special day? Read more

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Finding Hope in the Midst of Raising Troubled Kids

By: Focus On The Family

Tom and Dena Yohe were caring, loving parents to their strong-willed daughter, Renee. It wasn’t until she was in her late teens that they discovered the deep hurts that troubled her inside.  Read more