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The great tragedies of life can undermine committed love, but so can minor frustrations. These daily irritants, when accumulated over time, might be even more threatening to a marriage than the catastrophic events that crash into our lives.
When battles arise with your teen, take a long-term view. Don't lose the relationship over minor issues.
In this guest post, licensed psychologist Georgia Shaffer offers practical help and biblical hope to encourage those struggling to rebuild their lives after a divorce—something she’s gone through herself. Shaffer lists five essential steps to help you move forward and heal.
The guilt and shame of a divorce can be overwhelming, but don't be too quick to take all the blame.
Dr. Dobson reads a letter he received from a 10-year-old girl describing how her father announced he was divorcing her mother and leaving town, and never heard from him again.
Loss strikes everyone at some point in life. Whether it's a relationship breakup, divorce, death of a loved one, or another loss, we all need ways to cope and find relief from emotional pain.
For three decades Dr. James Dobson has been America’s leading authority and advocate for the family. Taken from the best-seller Love Must Be Tough, this Special Report is full of helpful information for moms and wives at all stages. Let’s read along now as Dr. Dobson discusses the ins and outs of tough love.
To any outside observer, Larry Wright was a success. The Phoenix rock ‘n roll disc jockey had paid for an upscale home, nice cars, and provided a comfortable life for his wife, Sue, and their three kids. But on today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear how Larry and Sue’s marriage almost ended in divorce. After Sue became a Christian, she exemplified 1 Peter 3:1, which challenges wives to win their husbands to Christ by their selfless conduct. Larry’s hardened heart was miraculously softened to God’s redemption, and the once-harsh disciplinarian was transformed into a loving father whose relationship with his children was restored.
Larry Wright was a hard-charging radio announcer who made it to the top of his profession. However, he was a failure at home. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Larry confessed that he was not attentive to his wife, Sue. After she trusted Christ as her Savior, Larry’s heart was melted by her unconditional love. He eventually stopped trying to find purpose in his bank account and at the bottom of a bottle, and invited Jesus into his heart.
John Houston was just 11 years old when his parents not only divorced but abandoned him and his 16-year-old brother. Miraculously, they stayed in school, kept a roof over their heads, and supported themselves by mowing lawns. The author of Finding My Way Home, John was devastated when his mother committed suicide a decade later. After years of running from his pain, he finally put his trust in Christ. Today, he realizes that our Heavenly Father wants to shower us with His love.
