Finding Freedom from Hurt and Hate
Mean Moms Unite
Are you a mean mom? Author and mother of four Joanne Kraft gives a courageous call to moms not to shirk their duty, but to be the kind of mom their kids need. The kind of 'mean' she refers to isn't about abuse, but about setting appropriate boundaries and loving your kids enough to discipline them.
Honoring the Sacred Hymns
Christmas carols get us in the holiday mood. But don't you yearn to know more about these beloved songs? In an effort to draw us back to a Christ-centered Christmas, Barbara Rainey designed a set of unique Christmas ornaments featuring some of her favorite Christmas hymns. On the back of each ornament is a short explanation of the origin of the hymn and its author. Author Ace Collins also tells us about one of his favorite carols, O Holy Night.
Hopeful or Hopeless?
Marshall Segal, a writer and managing editor for DesiringGod.org, knows that most singles want to get married. But how do they prepare for that day, especially when they're not dating? Segal encourages young women to wait on the Lord and keep their eyes open for men who love godliness. You want a man to love Jesus first and foremost. No one is calling you to be joyful about singleness, but joy can still be found in the presence of Christ.
Helping The Abused
How do I help someone being abused? Darby Strickland talks about understanding the truth and walking in love with those in that situation.
David Robbins: A Leader at Home: Where Do I start?
You want to be a leader at home—but what’s that even look like? FamilyLife President David Robbins helps you step in and lead in the way you’re wired.
Cherish: To Love and to Cherish
Gary Thomas encourages husbands and wives to cherish their spouses by celebrating who they uniquely are. A person needs to see their spouse as their one and only, and must be careful not to compare.
Conquering the Anxiety Monster: Sissy Goff
Parenting through anxiety? Author Sissy Goff shares ways to wrangle our parenting worries and connect deeply with our kids. Can we find relief?
Life in a Blended Family
Blended family expert Ron Deal notes that the surprises of blended marriages are numerous. Robbie and Sabrina McDonald join Ron and talk about the good and bad surprises they experienced as they were establishing their blended family.
Stepping Into the Light
After an abusive and horrendously difficult childhood, Josh was bitter and doubtful about Christianity. Who could blame him. But God was about to change his life, and his beliefs, in an amazing way. Josh McDowell tells how he set out to disprove the foundation of Christianity.
You, God, and Your Marriage
Nina Roesner reflects on a wife's need to be right and to be known. Instead of trying to control a situation, Roesner encourages wives to walk through each situation with their husbands without criticizing.