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.
Changing the culture doesn’t always begin in politics, media, or the halls of power—it often starts much closer to home. Discover how godly women can strengthen families, influence the next generation, and create a ripple effect that reaches far beyond their own homes.
Raising boys can be noisy, unpredictable, and sometimes overwhelming—but beneath all that energy is a heart that longs for connection. Drawing from Dr. James Dobson’s Bringing Up Boys, discover simple ways to strengthen your relationship with your son and create moments that will stay with him for years to come.
Aging can bring loss, loneliness, and even questions about whether life still has purpose. Discover why the elderly remain deeply valuable in God’s eyes—and how your presence can remind them that they are loved, needed, and not forgotten.
When your husband doesn’t share your faith, marriage can feel spiritually lonely—but you may have more influence than you realize. Discover how prayer, patience, and a faithful example can strengthen your marriage while you entrust your husband’s heart to God.
Raising boys can be noisy, unpredictable, and sometimes overwhelming—but beneath all that energy is a heart that longs for connection. Drawing from Dr. James Dobson’s Bringing Up Boys, discover simple ways to strengthen your relationship with your son and create moments that will stay with him for years to come.
Financial pressure can strain a marriage, unsettle children, and fill a home with anxiety—but it doesn't have to define your family. Discover how putting God first can bring greater peace, stability, and perspective even when circumstances remain uncertain.
Have you ever prayed faithfully yet wondered why nothing seems to happen? Scripture reveals that certain attitudes and choices can hinder our prayers—and understanding them can help us draw closer to God and experience the power of a life aligned with Him.
Let’s be honest. When it comes to relationships, men can be a little dense. That includes their relationship with God. Believe it or not, man was created with that limitation even before sin entered the world.
Parents invest countless hours and resources preparing their children for a successful future—but are we preparing them for what matters most? Discover why passing on a genuine faith in Christ may be the most important and lasting legacy you can leave.
Family life was designed by God to be a source of delight, yet for many people it often feels more like a weight to carry than a gift to enjoy. You love your spouse and your children. You want your home to be warm and full of laughter. But somewhere between work deadlines, school schedules, church commitments, financial pressure, and the constant lure of digital screens and other distractions, joy can gradually slip away.
