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You probably pray for your children regularly. But do your kids know how much you pray for them? Do they know what you pray for them? In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb tell a heartwarming story from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Parents (page 165). In the story, a boy asks his father to bless him. The father’s response is priceless.
Our kids pick up on our bad traits easily. We tend to assume they will learn and adopt our positive characteristics too, including our love for the Lord. But that’s not how it works. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb offer a simple way to assess your child’s relationship with God.
You’re probably familiar with God’s command in Scripture for children to honor their parents. But how do you teach your son or daughter to abide by this principle? In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain what you can do every day to help ensure that honor is at the core of your child's relationship with you. The Holcomb’s insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents.
How would your wife respond if you did something nice for her for no other reason than to say, “I love you”? In this fun video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb share about a husband who decided to do just that. His wife's unexpected reaction is sure to make you laugh.
Failing to appreciate the positive aspects of our spouses can really take a toll on a marriage. In this new video, based on the "Taken for Granted" devotional in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Couples (page 131), Matt and Ariel Holcomb reveal the consequences that can arise from under-appreciating our spouses. They also share a simple way to avoid walking down this lonely road.
The world honors mothers on Mother’s Day and fathers on Father’s Day, but what about the rest of the year? Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that most husbands and wives need just one person in their cheering section. The Holcomb’s insights expand on the devotion titled, “Unsung Heroes,” from Night Light for Couples by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson.
Meet Matt and Ariel Holcomb! Growing up, Matt jokes that he didn’t really appreciate Dr. James Dobson’s book Dare to Discipline. But the discipline paid off, as he graduated from the U.S. Navy's Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (also known as TOPGUN). Now, he and Ariel rely on Dr. Dobson’s wisdom just as much as his parents did. Don’t miss the insights they’ve learned while raising and homeschooling their two adopted children.
Marital conflict is normal, right? Our culture says it is, but God has a better plan. Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that the Lord's creation of marriage is an illustration of the relationship He wants to have with us. He desires peace and harmony for His children and arguing distorts His design. The Beelers' insights come from the “Fight for Your Marriage!” devotion in Dr. James & Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
Do you want to experience more joy in your marriage? Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain how to find it in this short video. They encourage us not to grow weary in the cold and dark times because they won’t last forever, and better times are coming. Learning how to make the most of the difficulties can make the good times sweeter.
It can be hard to feel happy when the circumstances around you aren’t going right. Difficult times can weigh heavily on us—and on our marriage. However, Brenen and Morgan Beeler remind us that things don’t have to be perfect for us to experience joy. It can come from seeing all that God is doing in and through us, and remembering that “the joy of the Lord is strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10).
