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Marriage

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Marriage
Care for your marriage while being a caregiver for parents
Written by Bill and Pam Farrel

After nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.

Marriage
10 Choices for a Better Marriage
Ron Welch
Marriage
Safe and secure in marriage
Written by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

When two people feel safe and secure, they relax and open their hearts. Next to our...

Marriage
5 tips for managing time as a couple
Written by Allison Barron

We’re still learning how to make this work, but here’s what we’re doing to streamline our time management and give us enough rest.

Marriage
Maintaining a Thriving Marriage in Midlife and Beyond
May 29, 2026 Larry McCall
Marriage
Tips for Making Marriage Work from a Seasoned Perspective (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 21, 2026 J.John
Marriage
Point Man, Revised and Updated
Steve Farrar
Life Challenges
Narcissism in marriage: What to watch for and how to respond
Written by Amy Van Veen

The word...

Marriage
Focus on the Family Canada’s position on marriage and divorce
Written by Focus on the Family

Several biblical passages have played an important role in shaping our thoughts about marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Marriage
Tips for Making Marriage Work from a Seasoned Perspective (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 22, 2026 J.John
Marriage
Daily Prayer and Positive Habits Can Transform Your Relationship
May 1, 2026 Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg
Life Challenges
How this one pastor and his wife used Focus on the Family resources to help struggling marriages
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Michael and his wife,...

Parenting

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Parenting
How to help your overscheduled and busy kids
Written by Ann Ordway

My 7-year-old son climbed into the car with a scowl on his face...

Parenting
Coaching Boys to Develop Healthy Respect for Girls
May 18, 2026 Dave and Ashley Willis
Parenting
How to Free Your Child from Addictive Screen Habits
Jun 8, 2026 Melanie Hempe
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Parenting
Help! I’m Ruining My Kids
Abbey Wedgeworth
Parenting
Compassionate conversations about homelessness with your kids
Written by Camryn Munday

Give kids a better informed, more compassionate perspective on homelessness.

Parenting
Adventures in Odyssey teaches these children real-life lessons for living out their faith
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Focus on the Family Canada held a contest giving away an Adventures in Odyssey prize pack. Mauricio and Christin were one of over 4,500 entrants and won!

Parenting
Let your kids be bored this summer
Written by Camryn Munday

Summer break: a time for Pinterest-worthy beach vacations, meticulously planned family...

Parenting
ADHD in children and parents: When your child’s diagnosis feels familiar
Written by Amy Van Veen

Sort through your emotions, reactions, and even grief as you grapple with this new reality. 

Parenting
Tips for Building a Healthy Family (Part 2 of 2)
May 28, 2026 Gary Chapman, Dr. Shannon Warden
Parenting
Tips for Building a Healthy Family (Part 1 of 2)
May 27, 2026 Gary Chapman, Dr. Shannon Warden
Parenting
How parents can respond to the subculture of Furries and Therians
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

What are "Furries," and how can parents approach the topic?

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Parenting
God's Girl and Friendship
For Girls Like You

Life Challenges

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Life Challenges
How this one pastor and his wife used Focus on the Family resources to help struggling marriages
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Michael and his wife,...

Life Challenges
Help for When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 4, 2026 Kristen Rusch, Ashley Durand, Jenny Coffey
Life Challenges
Break Free from Bad Habits to Find True Change (Part 2 of 2)
May 14, 2026 Erwin Lutzer
Life Challenges
Narcissism in marriage: What to watch for and how to respond
Written by Amy Van Veen

The word...

Marriage
Focus on the Family Canada’s position on marriage and divorce
Written by Focus on the Family

Several biblical passages have played an important role in shaping our thoughts about marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Marriage
Care for your marriage while being a caregiver for parents
Written by Bill and Pam Farrel

After nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.

Life Challenges
How Focus on the Family Canada helped one single mom through a dark and difficult season
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After Colleen’s marriage...

Life Challenges
Break Free from Bad Habits to Find True Change (Part 1 of 2)
May 13, 2026 Erwin Lutzer
Life Challenges
Help for When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming (Part 1 of 2)
Jun 3, 2026 Ashley Durand, Kristen Rusch, Jenny Coffey
Life Challenges
Moving Forward After Abortion
Camille Cates
Life Challenges
Hope For Healing From Domestic Abuse
Karen DeArmond Gardner
Life Challenges
Preparing your family members for AI phone scams
Written by Camryn Munday

At 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night, Laura* received a call from...

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
Imago Dei and Diversity in Arts and Entertainment
Episode #44
Faith and Culture
Paul and his critics, past and present
Written by Subby Szterszky

“I don’t want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with...

Marriage
Point Man, Revised and Updated
Steve Farrar
Faith and Culture
One Minute With God for Graduates
Faith and Culture
Jamie and Jessica Harris: Reaching a Generation Through Video Games
Episode #52 Jamie & Jessica Harris
Faith and Culture
Jim Daly: Conversation of Legacy and Hope Between Focus on the Family Leaders
Episode #46 Jim Daly
Faith and Culture
Light and dark, good and evil, and a sovereign God
Written by Subby Szterszky

“May the Force be with you.” Whether you’re a diehard Star Wars...

Faith and Culture
Project Hail Mary: A story of wonder, friendship, and sacrifice
Written by Subby Szterszky

At their best, science fiction...

Faith and Culture
Addressing MAID with truth and grace
Written by Subby Szterszky

When addressing MAID, as with all things, followers of Jesus are called to be compassionate, faithful ambassadors of our Lord...

Faith and Culture
Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell: Finding Hope Through Research And Data
Episode #48 Andrea Mrozek
Faith and Culture
God’s sovereignty, national identity, and the Kingdom of God
Written by Subby Szterszky

As Christ’s ambassadors, we have a mandate to seek the shalom of our society and to speak truth into...

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Faith and Culture
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey: Secularized and Christianized myth
Written by Subby Szterszky

Nolan’s films explore questions about time and memory, reality and illusion, and the quest to return home...

Clergy Care

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Clergy Care
Sabbath: Be still and discover the rest of God
Written by Steve Klassen

As a young, newly commissioned pastor who was scheduled to...

Clergy Care
Anxiety and the mind of Christ
Written by Luke Campbell

“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord....

Clergy Care
Working under a narcissistic pastor: What it means and what you can do
Written by Vicki Hooper

It’s not uncommon to hear...

Clergy Care
From pastoral to parachurch ministry: Learning new rhythms and a new identity
Written by Len DenBraber

Becoming the Chief Operating...

Clergy Care
Love and honour for everyone
Written by Steve Witmer

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with...

Clergy Care
Grasping and reflecting God’s goodness
Written by Doug Meyers

In the last few weeks, something has repeatedly caught my...

Impact Stories

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Testimony
This pastor, father and husband discovers healthier boundaries at Kerith Retreats
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Dave went to Kerith...

Testimony
Kerith Retreats helped one woman with burnout and renewed her passion for ministry
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After three years of...

Testimony
One woman found freedom in talking about mental health
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Hanna was going through her email recently when she spotted a...

Testimony
One woman’s story of addiction, recovery and coming back to Christ
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Carol was raised in a...

Testimony
One woman’s journey out of an abusive relationship and into the freedom of Christ
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Skylar grew up in a...

Testimony
Focus was a guiding light to this widow and her young sons
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Linda’s life took many turns...