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2 Times Anger Is Acceptable in Marriage and 3 Times It’s Not

Are there times when anger is acceptable in marriage and times when it isn’t?

2 Times Anger Is Acceptable in Marriage and 3 Times It’s Not

10 Ways Parents Can Encourage Independence in Their Adult Children

Many parents quietly wonder if they are helping too much or not enough. These 10 biblically wise principles can guide you in raising adults who are...

10 Ways Parents Can Encourage Independence in Their Adult Children

7 Heart-Healthy Meals Your Family Will Love and Your Heart Will Thank You For

These healthy meals will taste great and make you feel great! Swap out processed foods for heart-healthy dishes. Your entire family will love the...

7 Heart-Healthy Meals Your Family Will Love and Your Heart Will Thank You For

7 Ways to Pray for Your Spouse When You Are Angry

When tension rises at home, prayer is often the last thing we want and the very thing we need most. Learn how to pray for your spouse with...

7 Ways to Pray for Your Spouse When You Are Angry

Conflict in Marriage: A 5-Day Bible Study to Help You Fight Fair

Marriage conflict doesn’t have to lead to distance or permanent damage. These five Christ-centered steps show how prayer, honest communication, and...

Conflict in Marriage: A 5-Day Bible Study to Help You Fight Fair

10 Ways to Use Valentine’s Day to Teach Children about God’s Love

Valentine’s Day has come to be a day where we show affection and appreciation for family and friends. This day has the potential to be so...

10 Ways to Use Valentine’s Day to Teach Children about God’s Love

A Prayer for Patience with Your Family

Navigating family dynamics can be exhausting, but this guide offers practical prayers to cultivate patience amidst common stressors. Discover how...

A Prayer for Patience with Your Family

10 Things for Couples to Give Up During Lent

Do you have a significant other (a wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, or fiancé)? If so, why not give something up as a couple? Not only will...

10 Things for Couples to Give Up During Lent

6 Ways to Help Your Husband Be the Spiritual Leader in Your Home

Many wives carry silent disappointment when their husbands don’t lead spiritually. This article offers calm, biblical direction for helping—not...

6 Ways to Help Your Husband Be the Spiritual Leader in Your Home

Is It Okay for Christians to Cut Ties with a Family Member?

It's becoming more and more common these days. Parents who don't hear from children. Siblings who refuse to speak. Husbands and wives going their...

Is It Okay for Christians to Cut Ties with a Family Member?

How to Cultivate Meaningful Moments with Your Children

The days of parenting can feel long and weary, but what if the most powerful thing you could give your child is your quiet, undivided presence?...

How to Cultivate Meaningful Moments with Your Children

6 Great Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Showing you love someone doesn't have to be expensive or routine. Valentine's Day can be a great way to show each other love in a way that deepens...

6 Great Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day

What to Do When You're Stuck in a Cycle of Bad Communication

What if your next conversation with your spouse could change everything? This guide shows how prayer, Scripture, and simple habits can breathe new...

What to Do When You're Stuck in a Cycle of Bad Communication

12 Ways to Make Christ the Center of Your Home

Our home is where we spend the majority of our time, making it the central place where Christ can be at the center of our lives. It is where we...

12 Ways to Make Christ the Center of Your Home

7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Have Winter Fun with Your Little Ones

Winter can feel long and draining, but it’s also full of quiet opportunities to connect with your children in meaningful ways. These simple,...

7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Have Winter Fun with Your Little Ones