A Rainy Day Reminder
Are the temps too hot where you live? Perhaps the rain has messed up your plans for the day. Or maybe it’s too windy for you to be out on the lake.
Marriage & Parenting
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.
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The Ocean Tells Us to Trust God
The ocean embodies a profound contrast: beautiful yet tumultuous, life-giving yet perilous. Its vast expanse can inspire tranquility, but its depths harbor untold dangers.
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What to Do When Your Heart Feels Cold
Just as the bitter chill of winter can freeze the world around us, our hearts can grow cold toward God when we drift away from Him. Neglecting prayer and His Word and otherwise allowing distractions to take priority can leave us feeling distant from Him and numb.
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Wildfires and Faith—Renewal Through Adversity
Raging wildfires are devastating, but they play a critical role in forest ecology and renewal. Fire clears out undergrowth, releases nutrients back into the soil, and triggers the germination of fire-dependent species.
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What Shade Teaches Us About God
In Psalm 121, we are reminded that the Lord is our protector, covering us—as shade from the scorching sun. In this video, Chris Bruin reminds us that trusting in God means finding refuge under His care, knowing He is guiding our steps now and always.
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Overcoming the Mountainous Obstacles in Life
There are times when we struggle with trials and heartache so severe that it seems as if God is nowhere to be found. It doesn’t make sense to trust Him. The isolation can feel so overwhelming, it’s as though we’re lost in a desert with no shade, rain, or relief.
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The Difference Between Childishness & Willful Defiance
Parents must understand the difference between willful defiance and childish irresponsibility. Kids make mistakes all the time because they lack the maturity to make wise decisions. Their blunders require softer correction, but name-calling, temper tantrums, and other forms of disrespect from a child is prohibited and needs to be handled differently. Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain what distinguishes a simple misstep from contempt, and they provide examples for how to discipline in each circumstance.
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Error or Opportunity?
When our spouse fails us or makes a mistake, it’s natural to respond with harsh, critical words. But this can drive a wedge between us that harms our marriage. In their new video, Brennen and Morgan Beeler explain a better way, which can encourage security and trust. This powerful suggestion is based on the devotional “Error or Opportunity?” which is on page 168 of Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Couples.
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How to Avoid Being an Overprotective Parent
Parents are motivated by love when they try to protect their kids from emotional pain. This is a natural response, but it can go too far by hindering proper development. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler discuss how moms and dads need to pray for wisdom to discern when they should try to shield their children, and when it’s better to let them experience adversity, which encourages growth.
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Why Kids Still Need to Learn the Ten Commandments
Many Christian parents take time to help their children memorize the Ten Commandments. This is essential, as these laws are the foundation for knowing how to love God and others. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that just learning the Decalogue isn’t enough. It’s also critical that you demonstrate how to live out these principles on a daily basis. Watch now to see how the Beelers make this a priority in their home.
