Steve Kroening is a staff writer for the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. He has been a professional writer for 35 years and is the author of Make Mama Happy: Timeless Wisdom for Men Who Want an Extraordinary Marriage, and the blog TrueFantasy.org. He has written thousands of articles for various publications and worked in an addiction ministry for 12 years. He and his wife, Beth, also serve as domestic missionaries in Jasper, Georgia.
When someone you trust betrays you, the pain can change more than your circumstances—it can shake your faith in God. Discover how honest prayer, forgiveness, and gratitude can help you move beyond bitterness and begin rebuilding hope, even when life hasn't turned out as you expected.
What happens when winning an argument matters more than the people we love? Discover how one painful conversation revealed a deeper problem of the heart—and how God's grace can transform even our most stubborn attitudes.
What would you do if standing by your convictions meant risking your job, a relationship, or the approval of others? Discover how faith in Christ can give you the courage to do what is right, even when the consequences are beyond your control.
The best dates aren't always the ones that go according to plan. Discover how awkward moments, unexpected mishaps, and trying something new together can reveal character, deepen your connection, and help you grow in Christlike love—whether you're dating or married.
Children notice when their parents’ actions don't match their words—and those contradictions can have lasting consequences. Discover why integrity at home is essential to building trust, shaping character, and passing on a genuine faith in Christ.
When everyday routines begin to feel exhausting and endlessly repetitive, it’s easy to wonder if there’s something more. Discover how ordinary moments can become opportunities for gratitude, worship, and experiencing God’s presence right where you are.
We live in a culture that often struggles to love people who do not fit the mold. Even in Christian circles, those who are different, disabled, socially awkward, or hard to understand can be overlooked and avoided. But when we distance ourselves from people who exceed our comfort zones, we do more than hurt them—we may miss what God wants to accomplish through us.
When your teen begins asking hard questions about God and faith, it doesn’t necessarily mean he or she is walking away. Discover how parents can welcome those questions, build trust, and use these formative years to help their children grow in a faith of their own.
Some tragedies leave us with questions that may never be answered this side of heaven. As we remember 9/11 twenty-five years later, discover how adversity can shape perseverance and why Christians can hold fast to God even when life no longer makes sense.
When confrontation comes, how do you know whether to speak boldly, remain quiet, or simply walk away? Discover why true Christian courage is neither cowardice nor aggression, but the strength to respond under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
