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Marriage & Parenting

Turning Chaos Into Character

If you have a son, you know the gusto with which he approaches life can be both fun and, at times, overwhelming. Without proper guidance, that energy can lead him into trouble. When he says, “Hey, Dad—look!” or “Mom, watch!” he’s showing his craving for direction, affirmation, and time with the people he cares about most. In this reel, Chris and Taylor Bruin share how intentional love and focus can help a son grow into a man who follows Christ with purpose and integrity.

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Blogs

Grandparents Interfering

Question: My husband's parents are wonderful people, and we love them very much. They have always refrained from interfering in our family; that is, until our daughter was born. Now they're arguing wi

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Marriage & Parenting

Trusting God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

What should we do when we cannot see God’s goodness? In seasons of pain or confusion, it is easy to feel abandoned, and those doubts can lead us down a path of despair, questioning if the Lord even cares. But we do not have to stay there. In this reel, Chris and Taylor Bruin share hope-filled truths and practical steps to help you trust in your heavenly Father, even when it is hard to understand.

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Blogs

Encouragement for Empty-Nesters

I have a word of encouragement prepared especially for those of you who are depressed today. It is a message written by a loving mother named Joan Mills, who must be a very special lady. She expressed

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Broadcasts

Rescuing Fatherless Boys, Part 2

What happens when a boy grows up without a father’s guidance and love?

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Broadcasts

Rescuing Fatherless Boys, Part 1

Did you know that half of America's children go to sleep without their fathers at home?

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Marriage & Parenting

Raising Children for God’s Glory

Parents can easily forget that their children belong to the Lord, not to them. This thinking can lead to misplaced priorities, frustration, and even burnout. In this reel, Chris and Taylor Bruin share a powerful perspective on parenting as stewardship, offering wisdom and encouragement for raising children with God’s purpose in mind. Don’t miss this inspiring message!

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Blogs

Setting the Tone in the First 5 Minutes

Here's an idea relevant to relationships that I think makes a lot of sense. It's called "the first five minutes" and is based on a book that was published many years ago. Its thesis was that the first

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Blogs

Don’t Let Culture Corrupt Your Kids

The culture is at war with parents for the hearts and minds of their children. I don't need to describe this battle because you see it, too. Parents in decades past would not have believed what was about to happen to the institution of the family. I am not sure many of us understand it, either.

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Blogs

Adult Children Living At Home

Question: Dr. Dobson, we have a twenty-one-year-old who is still living at home. He does not want to come under our authority and he breaks all the rules we have set up as minimum standards of behavio

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