Healthy homes start with Christ at the center. Our marriage and parenting content brings together trusted teaching from Dr. James Dobson, practical resources, and uplifting encouragement to help your family thrive.
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to focus only on what’s most important to you. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that this is a common reason why spouses fail to consider the interests of their mates and children when making decisions. Watch now to learn how to avoid this mistake.
Husbands, would you like to bring a smile to your wife’s face today? Matt and Ariel Holcomb suggest doing something out of the ordinary. Stop by the store and buy flowers, or offer to cook her favorite meal. Give it some creative thought and demonstrate that you’re thinking about her.
Encouraging children to have compassion on people is an important part of parenting. Teaching your kids to serve in the church can help them see the needs of others and be a blessing. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler demonstrate how moms and dads can support their children as they look for opportunities to minister to others.
People are often tempted to behave one way in public and the opposite in private. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that our kids will notice if we take this “character vacation,” and it will affect their behavior and destroy trust within the family. Instead, we must always walk with integrity, even in the privacy of our own homes.
Raising children to love God’s Word doesn’t happen by accident. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that Mom and Dad need to be purposeful in leading their kids to read the Bible, study it, and apply it to their lives. This should be a top priority for parents.
Children will encounter people who are cruel to them throughout their lives. It can happen at school, in their personal relationships, and as they grow up and begin working outside the home. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that parents need to teach their kids how to handle these challenging and often hurtful situations before they occur. One of the important lessons to instill in them is to pray for their enemies, which Jesus taught us to do in Matthew 5:43-45. Watch now to see how the Beelers did this with their son when he had trouble with a classmate.
When conflict occurs in marriage, we either try to fight it out while we’re angry, or sweep it aside to avoid it. Both methods can make the problem worse rather than resolving it. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain Ephesians 4:26, which says, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.” The Beelers share how this principle can help you work through disputes without making the wounds deeper and more painful.
Anger is a natural response when a family member lashes out at you, or situations don’t go the way you expect. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler offer several suggestions to help diffuse heated conflicts. Their insights can greatly improve your family relations.
There will be times in marriage when we will become dissatisfied with our spouse. Maybe he or she isn’t doing something we expect, or perhaps there are character or personality flaws that embarrass us and breed disrespect. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb offer helpful ways to work through these issues.
Consider the level of conflict Jesus encountered during His ministry. Religious leaders, government officials, common town folk, the disciples, and even His own brothers and sisters clashed with Him at times. What can a married couple learn from these struggles? In their new video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler answer that question and suggest ways to imitate Christ in our own disagreements. These insights come from the devotion titled “Holy Motives” in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
